Senior UAV GCS Software Engineer | Real-Time Embedded

EDGE

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 600,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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.

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