Senior Network Prototyping Engineer

Senior Engineer – Network Prototyping

Abu Dhabi, UAE (this is an on-site job, relocation is required and full support is provided for self & family)

Join a leading organisation at the forefront of developing innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. Operating within one of the world's most advanced technology groups, this company delivers end-to-end solutions across Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications, working at the intersection of cyber security, defence, and next-generation connectivity.

As a Senior Engineer – Network Prototyping, you will design, develop, execute, and demonstrate early-stage product prototypes based on customer requirements and real-world use cases. This is a hands-on role where you will drive rapid, iterative development across diverse hardware platforms, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and play a key part in bringing next-generation networking products from concept to customer demonstration.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and evaluate early-stage networking prototypes to meet defined performance specifications.

Perform quick and iterative development of networking functionalities for assessment across different hardware platforms and configurations.

Conduct functional and preliminary code-based unit testing and provide feedback to architects.

Design and develop networking features to operate across variable networking conditions.

Set up demos and test environments for protocol testing and customer demonstrations.

Work with testing teams to ensure prototypes meet all customer requirements.

Analyse and resolve networking-related issues within prototype environments.

Produce clear and concise developer documentation and actively participate in prototyping activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and share knowledge with relevant stakeholders.

Support teams on networking activities related to modems and other networking products.

Technical Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

3–5 years of experience in networking, prototyping, and software development.

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and Linux networking.

Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; ability to code quickly across languages.

Experience with prototyping, simulators, and setting up demonstrations.

Familiarity with networking equipment such as traffic generators, modems, routers, and network analysers.

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Experience presenting technical demonstrations to customers or stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge secure communications technologies with real-world impact. You will work with the energy of a start-up and the discipline of a large organisation, tackling meaningful problems across defence, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.