Senior Engineer - Embedded System Software

Senior Engineer - Embedded System Software
Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are looking for a Senior Engineer - Embedded System Software to join a highly skilled engineering team developing next-generation secure satellite communications technology for mission- critical government and defence applications.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on low-level software development for a next-generation satellite modem platform. You'll play a key role in developing embedded Linux drivers, firmware components and system software, working closely with hardware, platform and systems engineers to deliver robust, production-ready embedded solutions.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux drivers and firmware components for a next-generation satellite modem platform
• Design, implement and maintain low-level system software, including boot management and platform utilities
• Develop Golang based system tools to replace legacy scripting and improve platform reliability
• Integrate software with ARM-based hardware platforms, including NXP Layerscape and Qualcomm processors
• Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
• Write unit tests and functional tests for firmware and low-level software components
• Support board bring-up, hardware integration, debugging and system validation
• Maintain build systems, cross-compilation toolchains and CI/CD pipelines
• Produce technical documentation and collaborate closely with hardware, systems and software engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 7+ years' experience developing embedded software, firmware or low-level Linux systems
• Strong experience with Embedded Linux and ARM-based platforms
• Proven experience developing Linux device drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs) and system software
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, with experience using Go (Golang) for systems development considered highly desirable
• Experience with bootloaders, Linux boot processes and system bring-up
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART and USB
• Familiarity with cross-compilation environments, Make, CMake or Bazel build systems
• Experience debugging low-level software and integrating embedded software with hardware platforms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience within telecommunications, networking, wireless communications, satellite or defence environments would be advantageous

Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES RELOCATION TO ABU DHABI