Principal Mission Systems Software Engineer

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off + holidays

Remote work opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth

Job summary

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Mission Systems to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of mission-critical avionics software across complex architectures.

The role requires 8+ years in C/C++ and real-time embedded environments, with expertise in mission data links, CNI, displays, and weapon/EW systems. Onsite work and travel are required, and active Secret clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline or equivalent.
• 8+ years of C/C++ development experience across embedded real-time systems.
• Experience in mission systems software architecture, including design, development, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for mission-critical avionics and systems.
• Collaborate within a multi-site team and communicate complex technical designs.
• Support testing in lab and simulated environments, ensuring interoperability and reliability.

Skills

C/C++ development

Real-time embedded

Mission systems

Lab testing

Onsite work

Travel readiness

Software architecture

Documentation/communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Confluence/JIRA/Bitbucket

Job description

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Mission Systems to lead the design, development, integration, and testing of mission-critical avionics software across complex architectures.

The role requires 8+ years in C/C++ and real-time embedded environments, with expertise in mission data links, CNI, displays, and weapon/EW systems. Onsite work and travel are required, and active Secret clearance is mandatory.