Principal Software Engineer – Ground Control Station (GCS)

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Estimate: $120k - $150k/yr*
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Experience: Senior
English: Professional

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The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Ground Control Station (GCS) software for advanced UAV programs. This role involves extensive collaboration with various teams to ensure the successful integration of hardware and software systems in critical aerospace projects.

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Abu Dhabi, AE

Requirements

Strong experience in Embedded Software Development
Expert in C/C++
Experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) software
Experience with Flight Control Systems (FCS)
Hardware/Software integration experience
RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, etc.)
Aerospace, UAV, or Defence background preferred
Exposure to safety-critical development (DO-178C preferred)

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