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The company is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions—from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.
The Role:
The company is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer – Avionics Software Development to join our Engineering team. This role is critical in designing, developing, integrating, and verifying mission-critical software systems used in our advanced UAV platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and manage avionics software requirements aligned with UAV operational and safety objectives
- Design robust, real-time software architectures for avionics systems (flight control, comms, navigation, etc.)
- Develop embedded avionics software using C/C++ or similar languages
- Integrate and test software using simulations and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms
- Lead software verification and validation activities across unit, integration, and system levels
- Ensure compliance with DO-178C/ED-12C and prepare certification documentation
- Collaborate across systems, hardware, test, cybersecurity, and quality assurance teams
- Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and contribute software technical leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and support process improvements and knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (required); Master’s degree in Avionics Software, Embedded Systems, or Systems Engineering (preferred)
- Experience: 15+ years in embedded or avionics software development in aerospace/defense sectors; experience working on UAV or manned aircraft avionics systems highly preferred
- Strong background in full software lifecycle development and certification efforts
Certifications (preferred):
- DO-178C/ED-12C training or certification
- INCOSE ASEP/CSEP
- Cybersecurity credentials related to embedded systems (e.g., CISSP, GIAC)
Technical Skills:
- Languages: C, C++, and embedded software development frameworks
- RTOS platforms and avionics middleware
- Configuration & lifecycle tools: Git, Jenkins, JIRA, DOORS
- Simulation & testing: HIL systems, automated test scripts, integration test benches
- Protocols: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet
Ideal Attributes:
- Strong systems-level thinking and avionics domain expertise
- Excellent debugging and root-cause analysis skills
- Detail-oriented and safety-conscious, especially in mission-critical environments
- Confident in stakeholder communication, documentation, and certification support
- Adaptive and collaborative in cross-functional, fast-paced teams
Join the company and work with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace industry. We foster a collaborative and high-performance culture where your ideas drive innovation. Apply now or share this opportunity with someone in your network who might be the perfect fit.
