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EDGE Group PJSC

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

EDGE Group PJSC Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees

Aug 28
embedded Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United Arab Emirates
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About the role

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics and aerospace systems while ensuring high reliability and deterministic performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware and validate compliance with safety standards like DO-178C and DO-254.

What they look for

Embedded Software Development C C++ ARM STM32 Hardware Interfacing Avionics Flight Control Systems Real-time Software DO-178C DO-254 Debugging System Integration Embedded Systems Performance Optimization

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience in embedded software development. Candidates must possess strong expertise in C/C++ and deep knowledge of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32.

Full description

External Job Description

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred). Minimum 12 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within aerospace or safety-critical industries. Strong hands-on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems. Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32, along with low-level hardware interfacing.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems. Implement and optimize real-time software ensuring minimal latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance. Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and system requirements into efficient embedded code.

Integrate software with hardware systems and perform rigorous testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with safety standards. Develop software in alignment with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254. Optimize code for memory usage, power efficiency, and execution performance while adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, code, test plans, and results. Work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through structured debugging and analysis. Continuously stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

Operating Environment Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from concept through deployment.

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