Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation

HALCON; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependants

Education allowances for children

Job summary

HALCON is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain high‑reliability navigation software for defence applications. You will work on GPS/INS and multi‑sensor fusion in real‑time environments, contributing across the full software lifecycle from concept through deployment.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with DO‑178C or equivalent standards while delivering robust firmware and tools for engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Formal training and proficiency in C/C++ development.
• Experience with Jama requirements management software is advantageous.
• Experience supporting software certification to DO-178C or equivalent is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software in real-time environments using C/C++.
• Develop software for navigation systems including GPS, INS, and sensor fusion.
• Integrate algorithms with hardware platforms and sensor interfaces.
• Ensure software meets requirements, standards, and CM practices.
• Document requirements, architecture, design, code, and test cases.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

RTOS

Software lifecycle

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

Jama

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of advanced navigation solutions for mission-critical defence applications. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining embedded software that supports sophisticated navigation technologies, including GPS, INS, and sensor fusion-based systems.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of advanced navigation solutions for mission-critical defence applications. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining embedded software that supports sophisticated navigation technologies, including GPS, INS, and sensor fusion-based systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled software professional who thrives in a technically challenging environment and enjoys developing reliable, high-performance embedded solutions from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++ in real-time embedded environments.
• Develop software for advanced navigation systems, including GPS, INS, and multi-sensor fusion technologies.
• Integrate navigation algorithms with hardware platforms and sensor interfaces.
• Deliver high-quality, compliant software that meets technical requirements, coding standards, and configuration management practices.
• Develop, manage, and maintain software documentation, including requirements, architecture, design specifications, source code, and test cases.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to software architecture, evaluation methodologies, and testing strategies.
• Apply sound software engineering principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support software verification, validation, and certification activities, including compliance with industry standards such as DO-178C or equivalent.
• Utilize software configuration management tools and best practices to maintain code integrity and traceability.
• Develop and maintain software tools used within the engineering department.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting skills development and project delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of complex defence programs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Formal training and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ development.
• Experience with Jama requirements management software is advantageous.
• Experience supporting software certification to DO-178C or an equivalent regulated standard is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of embedded software development experience using C/C++.
• Strong experience developing software in real-time operating system (RTOS) environments.
• Proven expertise across the full software development lifecycle, including:
• Requirements management
• Software architecture and design
• Implementation and coding
• Integration and testing
• Verification and validation
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to complex software development projects within the defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated engineering environment.

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About Edge

Why Choose EDGE?

Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

• family visas
• annual flight tickets
• medical insurance for you and your dependants
• education allowances for your children

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