Senior Engineer Software

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

HALCON is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Defence and Aerospace engineering team on a 24-month fixed-term contract . This role is responsible for the specification, architecture, development, integration, and verification of advanced embedded software systems supporting mission-critical military platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with System Technical Leads and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-performance, safety-critical software solutions for next-generation defence systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with System Technical Leads, software engineers, FPGA engineers, and integration teams to deliver high-performance, safety-critical software solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded software development, software architecture, military standards, and vision-based systems operating on Xilinx-based platforms.

If you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and developing cutting-edge defence technologies, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact on next-generation military systems.

This position is offered as a 24-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Engineering & Architecture

• Support the development of system-level specifications and technical requirements.
• Define and maintain Software Development and Integration Plans.
• Author Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and associated documentation.
• Design robust software architectures and interface definitions.
• Develop software solutions for embedded and real-time environments.
• Establish software development processes aligned with project requirements and industry standards.

Integration & Verification

• Define, develop, and maintain software integration test environments.
• Create integration procedures, verification strategies, and test plans.
• Coordinate software integration activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure successful software, firmware, and hardware integration.

Technical Leadership

• Lead software design reviews and technical assessments.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to software development teams.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues that may impact project delivery.
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with defence, aerospace, and safety-critical software standards.
• Review and apply industry policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain software quality, security, regulatory compliance, and documentation standards.
• Stay current with evolving technologies, engineering methodologies, and defence industry trends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline

Experience 

• Minimum 7 years' experience in defence, aerospace, or military systems software engineering.
• Strong experience developing software for embedded systems and real-time environments.
• Expert-level programming skills in:
  • C
  • C++
  • Python
• Experience with:
  • Bare-metal software development on ARM-based SoCs and microcontrollers
  • Low-level driver development
  • First-stage bootloader development
  • Software requirements definition and implementation
  • Software test planning and execution
  • Software-firmware integration

Defence & Safety-Critical Standards

• Practical experience with:
  • DO-178C
  • DO-254
  • MIL-STD-1553
  • MISRA coding standards
• Experience implementing military software engineering standards and processes.

Xilinx & Advanced Embedded Systems

• Experience developing software on Xilinx platforms.
• Familiarity with:
  • FPGA-based systems
  • PS-PL communication interfaces
  • Inter-processor communication architectures
  • High-performance embedded software architectures

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's 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.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.