ABOUT THE ROLE
About POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
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Position Summary:
The Software Senior Engineer is responsible for the architecture, development, and validation of real-time embedded software for engine control systems, including ECUs/FADECs used in gas turbine engines. The role focuses on delivering reliable, safety-critical firmware compliant with aerospace and defence standards, with close integration to the electrical hardware, performance models, and safety systems. This is a senior technical position requiring deep embedded expertise and the ability to guide software design decisions across current and future engine platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement real-time embedded software for engine control units (ECUs), including bootloaders, task schedulers, and control logic layers.
- Develop structured code in C/C++ adhering to safety-critical standards such as DO-178C, MISRA, and ISO 26262 (where applicable).
- Interface with system-level models and control logic derived from MATLAB/Simulink and convert them into embedded code or integrate with auto-code generators.
- Integrate firmware with custom hardware (MCUs, FPGAs, power drivers, sensors, and actuators) in close coordination with hardware engineers.
- Develop and execute software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests using tools such as dSPACE, NI, or Vector.
- Lead root cause analysis and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and diagnostic tools.
- Generate software requirements, design descriptions, traceability matrices, test plans, and verification artifacts in line with DO-178C and ARP4754A standards.
- Support safety assessments and participate in system-level FMEA, hazard analyses, and software reviews.
- Contribute to configuration management and version control using Git, SVN, or equivalent tools.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace, defense, or automotive safety-critical systems.
- Proven experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded software development.
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of microcontrollers, not limited to ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, Infineon Aurix, or similar microcontrollers.
- Solid understanding of control systems, signal processing, and real-time constraints.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink code generation workflows (e.g., Embedded Coder).
- Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-422, and ARINC 429.
- Exposure to model-based design (MBD) and code coverage/robustness testing tools.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company 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 the company, 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, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at the company 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.
