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UAV Software Engineer

    Our client is focusing on emerging technologies within the UAS field, and building an R&D Capability in the Gulf region to compete with global systems integrators. Initially this will be UAV/UAS, but with a view to moving to Advance Ground Vehicles as well as Sea Vehicles also.

     The company will have as its principal activities the design, development, manufacturing, and integration of unmanned aerial vehicle systems, in addition to after sales support in the UAE and globally.

    The business vision is to achieve the capabilities to design, manufacture and provide services for any type of UAV, fixed wing and vertical take off and landing (VTOL), and thus become a globally recognized brand.

    The company aims to develop the technology and capability, as well as the design capacity, to meet both the military and commercial aerospace vehicle requirements of its customers; to increase its share in the market through continuous improvements; and to create value for the benefit of the country, customers, shareholders, suppliers and employees.

    Strategically the long term goals include :

  • Addressing changes in the market environment, and to develop plans will meet the aspirations and objectives of the UAE Armed Forces.

  • Focusing on application of technologies to meet potentially large markets needs. In particular, it will develop new ideas and concepts that have the potential to provide good business opportunities beyond current programs.

  • Fostering productive relationships with major international companies through partnerships for the development of technology strategies and jointly develops new concepts, programs and technologies that will set apart the business from others in this domain. The company will also interface with external organizations on technology/research matters including universities.

  • Developing complex technology programs, integrating the efforts of a multidisciplinary team covering all aspects of technology and design associated with autonomous air systems. This includes the ability to rapidly demonstrate new ideas, utilizing rapid prototyping facilities and processes.

  • Developing the capability to design and test-fly demonstrator systems in order to demonstrate UAV capability and technology. This activity is centered around a secure assembly and test facility.

  • Establishing a modern, reliable and efficient manufacturing capability in the UAE and also meet the industry highest standards

  • Providing logistic and operational support to its customers to meet the challenge of providing better products and services, often in innovative ways.

    As an engineer in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems, this is a real opportunity to place your “stamp” onto a product, platform or system, that you WILL see fly.

    Due to the restricted nature of the project, further information will be provided upon application, plus direct conversations with existing placements within the company.

 

Role Overview

    Our client is in need of software engineers to develop mission critical software for unmanned aerial systems. The chosen candidates will be involved in developing software for HMI (Human Machine Interface) purposes as well as developing Kernels and OS for embedded applications.

 

Key Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum of B.Sc in Software and computer engineering.

  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a software engineer.

  • Fluent in C/C++.

  • Experience developing mission critical software for unmanned aerial vehicles.

  • Experience developing software for HMI (Human Machine Interface) purposes.

  • Experience with developing Kernels and OS for embedded applications.

  • Familiar with serial communication protocols such as Ethernet and CAN.

  • Experience with development methodology for mission critical software such as, requirement capture, software design documentation, software testing, configuration control, ..etc.

  • Familiarity the DOORS tools for software requirements capture is a definite plus.

 

 
Reference : 0711-39
Contract type : Permanent
Job(s) available : 2
Experience required : 10-13 years
Studies level required : Bachelors Degree
Working place : UAE
Creation date : 20/11/2007

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