Principal Software Engineer

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is ready to work with a talented team to provide innovative solutions for tomorrow's problems. This position requires a software engineer to use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field to develop, integrate, and test software products. The successful candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills. In this role, you will work independently at times on projects, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.

Selected applicant will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and must maintain eligibility for continued access to classified information throughout their employment as required by the job.

Why us?

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX, the Thompson Software Solutions team understands what is required to develop, integrate, test, and deploy software with a safety-critical pedigree while meeting the challenges of modernization and digital transformation. As a defense-focused software company of proven and dedicated employees, we take pride in our ability to react quickly and produce quality solutions to difficult technical challenges. We work with partners to find the right path to meet operational needs while future-proofing systems with portability and sustainment considerations to ensure next-generation success.  

Requirements

What We Need To See

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 8 years of C/C software development experience
• Prior experience writing software (C, C , and/or Ada)
• Experience with real-time operating system integration (e.g. Green Hills, Wind River, Lynx)
• Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments
• Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
• Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps tools and CI/CD workflow (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
• Full lifecycle software development experience
• Clearance eligibility required
• 25% Travel required
• Salary Range: $170,000 - $200,000
  
  

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Proficient in Python development
• Linux kernel and system modules (PetaLinux on Ultra Scale )
• Familiarity with network architecture and data management
• Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
• Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), ARINC 653 and flight software development
• Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
• Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• 401k Match
• Flexible hours
• Flexible PTO
  
  

Thompson Software Solutions is a Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. company and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We base our employment decisions entirely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications—We have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination, and we are looking for candidates who share those values. Here at Lynx, it is our mission to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, no matter what an employee's: Ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, religion, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, national origin, veteran status thus providing a positive work employee experience.