UAE National - Firmware Engineer

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HALCON, part of EDGE GROUP in Abu Dhabi, seeks a UAE National Firmware Engineer to advance FPGA based image capture and real-time processing for advanced optical camera systems. The role involves designing and validating FPGA logic for high-speed interfaces (Camera Link, CoaXPress, MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0), implementing image preprocessing in hardware, and collaborating with optics and software to ensure seamless integration. Requirements include 5+ years in FPGA design for imaging or sensors, a Bachelor in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (Master preferred), and hardware prototypes. To apply, highlight relevant FPGA projects and timing analysis, share evidence of SI and test results, and show alignment with defense context and UAE National preference.

HALCON is a regional and international leader that Offers Next-Generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to Meet the Challenges of a Rapidly Changing World.

Halcon mission is to bring innovative technologies to revolutionise the defence industry, through offering next-generation weapons systems and robotics expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

We design, manufacture, assemble and integrate components for gravity-release guided systems, missiles and loitering munitions.

Role Purpose:

Contributes to the design and development of advanced optical camera systems. The position focuses on FPGA-based image acquisition, high-speed digital interfaces, and real-time processing. The role requires strong technical expertise in FPGA design and digital electronics, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in optics, mechanics, and embedded software.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic for image sensor data acquisition and processing.
• Develop and integrate high-speed communication protocols (Camera Link, CoaXPress, MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0).
• Implement image preprocessing algorithms (demosaicing, compression, formatting) within FPGA hardware.
• Conduct simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to ensure robust FPGA operation.
• Support PCB layout and high-speed signal integrity validation (differential pairs, impedance matching, jitter control).
• Collaborate with embedded engineers to ensure seamless integration between FPGA and system-level software.
• Participate in hardware testing, debugging, and system validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and automated setups.
• Prepare technical documentation, including FPGA design specifications, test reports, and interface guidelines.

• Software & Tools

Main Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in FPGA design and high-speed interface development, preferably in imaging or sensor-based systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience contributing to hardware prototypes or Camera system (preferred to be seeker system) development.

HALCON is a subsidiary in the Weapon and Missile cluster in EDGE GROUP.

EDGE GROUP, headquartered in Abu Dhabi is a Semi Governmental, Defence and Space Manufacturing company consolidates 35+subsidiaries into main 5 clusters: Missiles and Weapon, Platform & Systems, Space & Cyber defense, Trading & Mission Support and Homeland Security.

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