Jobs at MetaOption, LLC
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Primary Skills - linux, vxworks, bsp, c programming, kernel, device drivers
Work Experience (Years) - 5-20
Remote Status - No Remote
Relocation Paid - No
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software for space-based systems, including computer boards. This is a hands-on, on-site position focused on real-time, high-reliability applications.
Key Responsibilities
well established company, great technology and projects, very interesting work, good team of engineers, growing industry
Primary Skills - linux, vxworks, bsp, c programming, kernel, device drivers
Work Experience (Years) - 5-20
Remote Status - No Remote
Relocation Paid - No
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software for space-based systems, including computer boards. This is a hands-on, on-site position focused on real-time, high-reliability applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, and test embedded software for aerospace products.
- Develop and debug bootloaders, BSPs, kernels, and device drivers for VxWorks 6.9/7.0, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, and bare-metal environments.
- Write code in C/C++ and assembly for embedded systems; develop Python-based desktop GUI tools (e.g., pyvisa, nidaqmx) for automated test equipment.
- Support system verification, debugging, and manufacturing with test programs, plans, and technical expertise.
- Participate in technical customer discussions and cross-discipline design reviews.
- Contribute to software architecture, planning, risk management, and process improvement across projects.
- 5–15 years of experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, BSP, kernel, and driver development.
- Strong experience with VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and/or bare-metal systems.
- Familiar with Buildroot/Yocto, NAND Flash file systems, and low-level hardware debugging using lab tools and in-circuit emulators.
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.
well established company, great technology and projects, very interesting work, good team of engineers, growing industry
