What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Space Systems position at MetaOption LLC?
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
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