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Principal Software Engineer – Ground Control Station (GCS)

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 18 Jun 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $120k - $150k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • 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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Location
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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