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We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Firmware for Halcon to lead the design, development, integration, verification, and testing of advanced firmware solutions for mission-critical defence systems. The role requires strong expertise in FPGA and microcontroller-based systems, technical leadership, mentoring, and compliance with industry and certification standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, integrate, and verify firmware solutions for FPGA and microcontroller-based embedded systems.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on firmware architecture, coding standards, verification methods, and certification requirements.
- Lead technical design reviews, develop firmware specifications, and interface control documents, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement of firmware development processes, tools, and technology roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in FPGA and/or microcontroller firmware development.
- Strong experience in firmware design, coding, verification, validation, testing, and hardware integration.
- Thorough understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements management, design, integration, verification, certification, and configuration management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with DO-254 firmware development standards and certification processes.
- Experience in defence, aerospace, guided munitions, or other safety-critical embedded systems environments.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
At the company, we are dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. This positions the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries and creates clear paths for the next generation of highly skilled talent.
Working at the company comes with a compensation package that reflects how much we value our people:
- Highly competitive and tax-free salaries.
- Benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.
We offer extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen expertise, and advance careers through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms. At the company, you can continue to grow, innovate, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience, and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring.
Any information you share as part of your candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organization, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work; therefore, English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Please note that the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a formally executed agreement will be deemed the property of the company, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.
