1,378,238open jobs
80,057companies
203,636added this week
Browse all
Salary
≈ $58k – $138k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Abu Dhabi)
Seniority
Middle · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
EDGE Group is an Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by merging more than twenty-five state linked entities. Alongside munitions and platforms it develops autonomous systems, electronic warfare, secure communications and cyber defence products through dedicated technology clusters. The group has become one of the largest employers of defence software and hardware engineers in the region.

Internal Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for an Embedded Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within the aerospace or avionics domain. The role involves developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems. Implement and optimize real-time software ensuring minimal latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance. Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and system requirements into efficient embedded code.
  • Integrate software with hardware systems and perform rigorous testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with safety standards. Develop software in alignment with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254. Optimize code for memory usage, power efficiency, and execution performance while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, code, test plans, and results. Work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through structured debugging and analysis. Continuously stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within aerospace or safety-critical industries.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems. Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32, along with low-level hardware interfacing.

Operating Environment

Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from concept through deployment.

External Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for an Embedded Engineer with 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within the aerospace or avionics domain. The role involves developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems. Implement and optimize real-time software ensuring minimal latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance. Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and system requirements into efficient embedded code.
  • Integrate software with hardware systems and perform rigorous testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with safety standards. Develop software in alignment with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254. Optimize code for memory usage, power efficiency, and execution performance while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, code, test plans, and results. Work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through structured debugging and analysis. Continuously stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within aerospace or safety-critical industries.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems. Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32, along with low-level hardware interfacing.

Operating Environment

Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from concept through deployment.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
1,378,238 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Hardware
Similar stack
Same company
Abu Dhabi
≈ $70k – $163k per year (Estimated) • In office • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
Python
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Management
Agile
Apply
≈ $70k – $161k per year (Estimated) • In office • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
C++
DevOps
RTOS
Git
IoT
FreeRTOS
Management
Agile
Apply
≈ $100k – $206k per year (Estimated) • In office • 15+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
C++
MATLAB
MATLAB
Simulink
Management
Agile
Apply
$155k – $200k per year • Equity • In office • 9+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Milpitas
Python
Go
Rust
C
C++
Bash
C
U-Boot
C++
Protobuf
DevOps
gRPC
RTOS
Linux
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Apply
$130k – $175k per year • Equity • In office • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Milpitas
Python
Rust
C
C++
C
U-Boot
C++
Protobuf
DevOps
gRPC
RTOS
Linux
Chips/EDA
JTAG Debuggers
Apply
In office • Full-Time • Abu Dhabi
Marketing
Salesforce
Apply
≈ $44k – $97k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 4+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
Analytics
Microsoft Excel
Design
AutoCAD
Apply
≈ $58k – $128k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
Apply
≈ $72k – $163k per year (Estimated) • In office • Full-Time • 10+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
Apply
≈ $46k – $101k per year (Estimated) • In office • 4+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Abu Dhabi
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
1,378,238 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.