Senior Software Engineer

Group Overview

Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C) is responsible for developing flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry's leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts. Metrea specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. Metrea also develops special purpose radios for government customers and licenses DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.

Position Summary

A Senior Software Engineer shall be capable of leading the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components for embedded systems. This role requires both technical excellence and leadership, with the ability to work independently or lead a team in designing and resolving software challenges.

The Senior Software Engineer must be proficient in using lab test equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot both software and hardware issues. They must set an example for best development practices, actively participate in code reviews, and drive process improvements to enhance software quality and efficiency.

Additionally, this role includes mentoring junior engineers, fostering technical growth across the team, and ensuring that all development follows structured, high-quality design methodologies.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and debug software components for embedded systems
• Work independently or lead a team in designing and troubleshooting software components
• Analyze and improve system performance as needed
• Follow structured software development processes, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code
• Participate in and lead code reviews, setting high-quality standards for the team
• Contribute to process improvements, enhancing development efficiency and software quality
• Document designs, test plans, and troubleshooting procedures to support ongoing development and maintenance
• Collaborate with RF/hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Expertise in Python and C/C++ for embedded systems
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and lead teams in software development projects
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.) and software development best practices
• Knowledge of software unit testing, integration testing, and test automation
• Working in Linux environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• This position requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret / TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range $130,000—$160,000 USD

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.