Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Avionics & Defense

Lynx; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401K with generous employer match

PTO + 11 paid holidays

Remote work opportunities based on ro​

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth and professional develop

Job summary

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the development of software systems for a military aircraft platform.

This role involves contributing to safety and mission-critical avionics and embedded capabilities that enable performance, safety, and effectiveness of military aviation systems. The candidate will work in a high-performing multi-site team, often independently, and must be self-motivated with strong work ethic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 8+ years of C, C++, and/or Ada software development experience
• Prior experience writing embedded software (C, C++, and/or Ada)
• Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging software on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments
• Prior experience in avionics or defense systems development
• Prior experience using IBM DOORS to author, review, and maintain software requirements with full traceability
• Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g. Lynx, Green Hills)
• Prior SW Development and Integration experience utilizing MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test software for a military aircraft platform
• Work as part of a high-performing multi-site team
• Communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers

Skills

C/C++/Ada

Embedded software

RTOS experience

Software development

Communication skills

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

IBM DOORS

ARINC 429

MIL-STD-1553

Green Hills

Lynx RTOS

OpenGL/Graphics (optional)

Job description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the development of software systems for a military aircraft platform.

This role involves contributing to safety and mission-critical avionics and embedded capabilities that enable performance, safety, and effectiveness of military aviation systems. The candidate will work in a high-performing multi-site team, often independently, and must be self-motivated with strong work ethic and communication skills.