Summary
EDGE Group's ADVANCED CONCEPTS develops advanced technologies and autonomous systems. The Senior Engineer will build embedded RF software and firmware, including radio layers, signal processing, device drivers, and Linux kernel modules. The role also involves integrating communication protocols, building Linux images, testing hardware and software, and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline and at least eight years of embedded software experience, including C/C++ and Assembly. The position is in Abu Dhabi.
The posting
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ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
Core Accountabilities:
- Implement OSI: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2 radio for running on Microcontroller or FPGA
- Develop embedded software for RF systems, including signal processing for data‑links
- Write device drivers and low level software for RF-chipsets and modules
- Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M architectures
- Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS on microcontrollers
- Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, CAN and ETH in both Linux and microcontroller environments
- Use of programming languages for Microcontrollers such as C/C++ and Assembly
- Design and generation of Board Support Packages
- Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
- Analyse and improve the performance of the developed RF systems in terms of throughput , latency, power consumption, and signal quality.
- Build of Linux images such as Yocto and FreeRTOS.
- Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN
- Use of code writing style guides (as for example pep8 for python)
- Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components
- Implement Linux client/server against UDP, TCP or IP
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting of both software and hardware
- Support, lead and mentor junior engineers and share knowledge
Qualifications / Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++ and Assembler
- Knowledge and understanding of OSI model: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2
- Strong understanding of ARM and Cortex-M architectures.
- Knowledge in Linux driver and kernel development.
- Knowledge with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers
- Knowledge with RTOS on microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers.
- Understanding of RF principles, including modulation, coding, and signal processing.
- Experience with RF hardware, including transceivers, power amplifier, and antenna systems.
- Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms for real time RF systems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.