Principle Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Principle Embedded Software Engineer (Aerospace): Architecture, development, and validation of real-time embedded software for engine control systems including ECUs/FADECs used in gas turbine engines with an accent on safety-critical firmware compliant with DO-178C and integration with hardware. Focus on designing bootloaders, task schedulers, control logic, SIL/HIL testing, and ensuring real-time performance under operating conditions.

Abu Dhabi, AE

Company

hirify.global PJSC is a leading advanced technology and defense conglomerate.

What you will do

• Design and implement real-time embedded software for ECUs including bootloaders, task schedulers, and control logic in C/C++ adhering to DO-178C, MISRA, and ISO 26262.
• Integrate firmware with hardware (MCUs, FPGAs, sensors, actuators) and develop SIL/HIL tests using dSPACE, NI, or Vector tools.
• Lead debugging, root cause analysis, and ensure real-time determinism.
• Generate documentation, requirements, traceability, and support safety assessments per DO-178C and ARP4754A.
• Collaborate with control, hardware, and system engineers; mentor juniors and improve processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years in embedded software, preferably aerospace/defense/automotive safety-critical systems.
• Experience with bare-metal/RTOS, microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000, Infineon Aurix).
• Understanding of control systems, signal processing, real-time constraints.

Nice to have

• MATLAB/Simulink code generation (Embedded Coder).
• Communication protocols: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-422, ARINC 429.
• Model-based design, code coverage testing, cybersecurity for embedded systems.