Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

ADASI is an aerospace and autonomous systems company focused on developing advanced solutions for unmanned systems and defence applications. The Embedded Software Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded software for aerospace platforms, flight control systems, and other mission-critical applications.

The role requires strong programming skills, real-time software development expertise, and an understanding of hardware–software integration and safety-critical engineering standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and high-performance embedded software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embedded Software Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for aerospace platforms, flight control systems, and related applications.
• Real - Time Systems Development: Develop software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), ensuring predictable execution, low latency, and system reliability.
• Algorithm Implementation: Translate system requirements and control algorithms into efficient embedded software in collaboration with systems and control engineers.
• Hardware - Software Integration: Integrate software with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, processors, and other electronic components.
• Testing and Validation: Conduct unit, integration, and system-level testing to verify software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Safety - Critical Software Compliance: Apply relevant aerospace software development standards, particularly DO-178C, and coordinate with hardware engineering teams on applicable DO-254 requirements.
• Code Optimization: Optimize software for processing speed, memory utilization, resource efficiency, and performance.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identify, analyse, and resolve software defects, system anomalies, and integration issues.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain software design documents, source code documentation, test plans, test reports, and verification records.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, systems, control, integration, and quality assurance teams to achieve project objectives.
• Configuration and Version Control: Maintain source code integrity and software configurations using tools such as Git.
• Continuous Improvement: Keep up to date with embedded technologies, development tools, coding practices, and relevant aerospace engineering standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Typically, 5 - 7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace, defence, avionics, automotive, or other safety-critical industries.
• Strong programming proficiency in C and C++; familiarity with assembly language is an advantage.
• Practical experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware–software interfaces.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time application development.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle processes, debugging, testing, and verification.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Previous experience in aerospace, avionics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous systems, or defence applications.
• Hands-on experience with DO-178C airborne software development and verification processes.
• Familiarity with DO-254 hardware design assurance and its application in hardware–software integration.
• Experience developing flight control software, control algorithms, sensor interfaces, communication protocols, or real-time control applications.
• Experience with RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of embedded debugging tools, hardware debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and software testing frameworks.
• Experience with processor architectures, microcontrollers, device drivers, and board support packages (BSPs).
• Familiarity with software configuration management, requirements traceability, code reviews, and automated testing.
• Knowledge of static code analysis, software quality assurance, and safety-critical coding guidelines such as MISRA C/C++.
• Relevant certifications or training in embedded software engineering, avionics, functional safety, or aerospace systems.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. 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 dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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