Principal Engineer - Software Embedded

About the job

Location: Abu Dhabi
The company is a leading aerospace company dedicated to advancing the aerospace industry through innovative technology solutions. Our mission is to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of airspace management. We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Developer to join our team and contribute to our mission.

Role Overview:
Develop and maintain embedded software for aerospace and UAV systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test embedded software in C/C++.
• Develop software for real-time and safety-critical systems.
• Integrate software with hardware components, sensors, and actuators.
• Implement control algorithms and optimize code performance.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and system testing.
• Maintain technical documentation and support certification activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX).
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Familiarity with aerospace/safety standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
• Experience with Git and software debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety-critical industry experience.
• Relevant embedded systems or aerospace certifications.