Senior Software Engineer - UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) (Abu Dhabi, AE)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Technical mentoring"]

Develop, integrate, and verify mission-critical UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) software supporting command and control, mission planning, telemetry, vehicle monitoring, and payload operations. Build C/C++ real-time and embedded components, design HMI/UI applications, and integrate with autopilots, flight-control systems, sensors, avionics, and communication links. Support HIL and simulation testing, troubleshoot integration issues, and contribute to architecture, requirements traceability, technical reviews, and compliance with DO-178C and STANAG 4586.

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Senior Software Engineer - UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) (Abu Dhabi, AE)

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Job Summary

Develop, integrate, and verify mission-critical UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) software supporting command and control, mission planning, telemetry, vehicle monitoring, and payload operations. Build C/C++ real-time and embedded components, design HMI/UI applications, and integrate with autopilots, flight-control systems, sensors, avionics, and communication links. Support HIL and simulation testing, troubleshoot integration issues, and contribute to architecture, requirements traceability, technical reviews, and compliance with DO-178C and STANAG 4586.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) software using C/C++.
  • •Develop HMI/UI applications for mission planning, vehicle control, telemetry, payload management, and flight monitoring.
  • •Integrate GCS software with autopilots, flight-control systems, sensors, avionics, payloads, and communication systems.
  • •Develop real-time processing for telemetry, video, vehicle health, and mission data; work with RTOS, embedded platforms, and HIL environments.
  • •Develop automated unit/integration/system tests, troubleshoot integration issues, support field testing and flight-test activities, and contribute to architecture, reviews, traceability, and cybersecurity/compliance.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasAnnual FlightHealth InsuranceEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • •7–10+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • •Strong hands-on C/C++ experience and real-time, embedded, or mission-critical software development experience.
  • •Experience with RTOS and Linux and/or Windows development environments.
  • •Experience with software architecture, object-oriented design, multithreading, distributed systems, and software testing/integration/verification.
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceUAVDefenceRoboticsMission-critical systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingTechnical mentoring
Certifications:DO-178CSTANAG 4586
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CC++TCP/IPUDPCANEthernetRFSATCOMRTOSLinuxWindowsHMI/UIHILSimulationObject-oriented designMultithreadingDistributed systemsFreeRTOSVxWorksQNX

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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