Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

ADASI 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.

We are seeking to hire Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate mission-critical software solutions for unmanned systems, including UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. The role involves developing embedded and application-level software, designing scalable software architectures, and delivering HMI/GUI applications to support autonomous and semi-autonomous operations.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for unmanned systems including UGVs, UAVs, and USVs.
• Develop embedded and application-level software to support mission-critical functions, autonomy, navigation, communication, and payload integration.
• Design and implement software architectures, frameworks, and interfaces for scalable and maintainable system development.
• Develop and integrate navigation, guidance, control, and mission management software for autonomous and semi-autonomous platforms.
• Architect, develop, and maintain HMI/GUI applications and reusable UI frameworks/components.
• Interface software with sensors, actuators, payloads, and communication systems to enable reliable system operation.
• Develop and optimize communication software supporting RF, LTE, satellite communications, and networking protocols for LOS, NLOS, and BLOS operations.
• Integrate and process data from sensors including IMU, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, EO/IR cameras, radar, and other mission payloads.
• Participate in all stages of R&D projects from concept development, requirements definition, software design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in software design and development, preferably within unmanned systems, robotics, aerospace, defense, or autonomous platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent software development languages.

• Experience developing software for embedded systems and real-time applications.
• Lead design and development of high-performance, user-centric HMIs and GUIs for mission critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with navigation, control systems, sensor fusion, and autonomous system software development.
• Familiarity with communication technologies including RF, LTE, TCP/IP networking, and satellite communications.
• Experience supporting LOS, NLOS, and BLOS operational environments.

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.