Electronics Embedded Engineer

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. TII hosts a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from around the world, dedicated to transforming challenges into pioneering research and technology prototypes that advance society.

Location: United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time

Main Responsibilities:

• Firmware Development: Design and write efficient, robust, and well-documented firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded processors.
• Low-Level Programming: Develop and optimize drivers for communication interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and various sensors, including transducers and pressure sensors.
• Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and debug hardware-software interface issues.
• Real-Time Systems: Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and manage resource allocation to ensure mission-critical processes meet strict timing requirements.
• Power Management: Develop and implement strategies for ultra-low-power operation to maximize battery life for long-term deployments.
• Testing & Debugging: Create test scripts and debug embedded software using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debuggers.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Hands-on experience with various microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, PIC) and knowledge of their peripherals.
• Practical experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, schematics, and datasheets.
• Knowledge of standard communication protocols used in embedded systems.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in a product-focused role.
• Prior experience with underwater systems, IoT devices, or other low-power, ruggedized electronics is highly desirable.