Pricipal C2 Software Engineer

Job description / Role

• Principal C2 Software Engineer
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Aerospace | Defence | Advanced Air Mobility | Autonomous Systems
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• The Opportunity

Volantes Technical Recruitment is supporting an ambitious next-generation aerospace programme in Dubai and is seeking an experienced Principal C2 Software Engineer to lead the development and integration of advanced Command & Control (C2) software solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of sophisticated mission-critical systems supporting autonomous aircraft operations, secure communications and integrated mission management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of mission-critical C2 software systems.
• Develop scalable software architectures supporting command, control, communications and mission operations.
• Design and implement software interfaces between aircraft platforms, ground control systems and external mission networks.
• Support real-time data processing, telemetry, mission planning and operational decision-support capabilities.
• Develop and integrate software solutions for autonomous and remotely operated aircraft systems.
• Work closely with systems engineering, communications, network architecture and software integration teams.
• Support software verification, validation, integration testing and system-level qualification.
• Ensure software development aligns with applicable aerospace, defence, cybersecurity and safety-critical engineering standards.
• Provide technical leadership, design reviews and mentoring to engineering teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience developing complex, mission-critical software within aerospace, defence, UAV/UAS or other safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of Command & Control (C2), mission management or ground control software architectures.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with experience developing distributed or real-time software systems.
• Experience with software integration, communications protocols, APIs and networked systems.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and modern software engineering practices.
• Understanding of software verification, validation and system integration methodologies.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex technical programmes.

Highly Desirable

• Experience developing C2 software for UAVs, autonomous aircraft or defence platforms.
• Knowledge of ground control stations, mission planning systems and operational control centres.
• Experience with secure datalinks, telemetry systems and interoperability protocols.
• Familiarity with MBSE, SysML and systems engineering methodologies.
• Understanding of aerospace software assurance standards such as DO-178C, where applicable.
• Experience with distributed architectures, middleware, DDS or ROS 2.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly innovative aerospace development programme in the UAE, working alongside experienced international engineers on advanced aircraft and mission systems technology.

• You will play a key technical role in shaping the software capabilities of a next-generation aerospace platform.
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• For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Volantes Technical Recruitment.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Salary:

AED 44,000 to 45,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Additional benefits: annual bonus, healthcare, annual flights

About the Company

Volantes Technical Recruitment are leading experts in global aviation engineering recruitment with over three decades of experience recruiting first class contract and permanent specialists throughout the world for industry-leading airlines, MRO�s and helicopter operators both onshore and offshore.

Our vision is simple � we aim to provide a transparent and honest approach to aviation recruitment, providing bespoke tailored staffing solutions to clients in an often fluid, fast-paced industry.