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EDGE Group

Principal Engineer - Software Embedded

EDGE Group is hiring a Principal Engineer - Software Embedded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi

About ADASI: ADASI 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.

 

How we rate this

Principal Engineer - Software Embedded at EDGE Group rates 28 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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