Senior UAV GCS Software Engineer | Real-Time Embedded

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for UAV Ground Control Station software. You will develop and integrate mission-critical C/C++ software, create HMI/UI for mission planning and flight monitoring, and ensure robust real-time performance in embedded environments.

Ideal candidates have 7-10+ years in real-time software, strong C/C++, and experience with RTOS and safety-critical standards. EDGE offers competitive, tax-free compensation and global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with C/C++.
• Experience with RTOS, Linux and/or Windows development environments.
• Familiarity with DO-178C or safety-critical software standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain UAV GCS software using C/C++.
• Develop HMI/UI applications for mission planning, vehicle control, telemetry, payload management, and flight monitoring.
• Integrate GCS software with autopilots, flight-control systems, sensors, avionics, payloads, and communication systems.
• Develop and maintain communication interfaces including TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, Ethernet, RF/SATCOM, and UAV datalinks.
• Develop real-time processing for telemetry, video, vehicle health, and mission data.
• Work with RTOS, embedded platforms, simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and system tests and support verification activities.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware/software integration, and system-level issues.
• Support field testing and UAV flight-test activities.
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements traceability, technical reviews, and cybersecurity.
• Support compliance with DO-178C and STANAG 4586.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time embedded

RTOS

Linux/Windows development

Software architecture

Multithreading

Distributed systems

HMI/UI

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAN

Ethernet

TCP/IP

UDP

Serial communications

Job description

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for UAV Ground Control Station software. You will develop and integrate mission-critical C/C++ software, create HMI/UI for mission planning and flight monitoring, and ensure robust real-time performance in embedded environments.

Ideal candidates have 7-10+ years in real-time software, strong C/C++, and experience with RTOS and safety-critical standards. EDGE offers competitive, tax-free compensation and global collaboration opportunities.