Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, California

MetaOption LLC
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering - Systems

Our company is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

This is what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired. Bachelor of Science degree in other engineering fields, may be considered with appropriate additional experience in the design/development/test of real-time control software. Master's Degree a plus.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design/development/test of embedded real-time control software, and about 5 years overall experience in software development

• C language (java a plus)

• OS experience, especially RTOS (bare metal and embedded Linux a plus)

• Experience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)

• Read and understand electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, communication protocol documents.

• Behavioral Competencies: innovation, adaptability, decision making, communications, customer focus, building strategic working relationships, energy, initiating action, quality orientation.

• Technical competency required in applied science, data acquisition, diagnostic skills, document creation, and math.

• Experience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus.

• Ability to travel 10-15%

• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

• The company's Santa Barbara Operations provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, the company provides expert solutions in:

o Stabilized Turret Drive Systems

o Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)

o Ammunition Handling

o Data Control and Distribution

o Power Management and Distribution

Here's what you'll be working on day to day:

• Design, code, debug, and integrate new capabilities for our new and existing turreted weapons systems (RIwP)

• Debug issues with existing systems.

• Integration of new capabilities both in the Systems Integration Lab and in the field.

• Deliver executable software that meets performance requirements.

• Deliver other software work products (documentation) that meet contractual requirements.

• Provide status reporting to management during project execution.

Here's what is in it for you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one.

• Flexible planned vacation.

• 401K, Retirement Savings Plan, profit share, and employee stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $15K per year.

• Inclusive company culture.

• Work a 9/80 schedule with every-other Friday off.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details

7+ to 10 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired. Bachelor of Science degree in other engineering fields, may be considered with appropriate additional experience in the design/development/test of real-time control software. Master's Degree a plus.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design/development/test of embedded real-time control software, and about 5 years overall experience in software development

• C language (java a plus)

• OS experience, especially RTOS (bare metal and embedded Linux a plus)

• Experience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.)

• Read and understand electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, communication protocol documents.

• Behavioral Competencies: innovation, adaptability, decision making, communications, customer focus, building strategic working relationships, energy, initiating action, quality orientation.

• Technical competency required in applied science, data acquisition, diagnostic skills, document creation, and math.

• Experience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus.

• Ability to travel 10-15%

• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

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Date Posted: 26 April 2025
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