Senior Engineer - Software (EECE)

About the role

HALCON is hiring a Senior Engineer in its Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering (EECE) department in Abu Dhabi. The role leads cross-functional engineering teams in developing, integrating and qualifying RF systems, power electronics, embedded systems, software and AI solutions, driving innovation through system-level design, testing and validation.

Key responsibilities

• Guide hardware and firmware design teams, ensuring compliance with international standards and qualification requirements
• Organize and chair multidisciplinary design reviews, enforcing MIL-STD, IEEE/IEC, DO-178C and best engineering practices
• Define system requirements and integrate RF, digital hardware, AI and embedded control into unified product platforms
• Lead simulation, testing and qualification of power electronics, RF systems and high-speed digital hardware
• Oversee the firmware/software lifecycle from requirements to verification, ensuring maintainability and certification compliance
• Design and integrate AI/ML/CV/NLP solutions for real-time analytics, automation and intelligent decision-making
• Lead advanced R&D initiatives and promote MBSE and emerging technologies
• Ensure traceable, complete technical documentation and mentor junior engineers
• Support technology roadmaps, resource planning, recruitment and budget alignment

Required profile

• 8+ years in technical project management or embedded electronics development within defense/aerospace, ideally missile systems
• Proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience delivering electronics sub-assemblies or complex systems across the full lifecycle
• Strong understanding of missile/weapon system development and production
• Ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
• PMP certification desirable

Required skills

• Knowledge of hardware, firmware, integration, qualification, V&V and production transition
• Familiarity with configuration management, technical reviews, milestones and documentation in regulated environments