Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer — GNC

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision

401K with generous employer match

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

Remote work opportunities based onrole

EAP

Career growth and professional develop

Job summary

Thompson Software Solutions in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software for a next‑gen missile platform. You will design, implement, and verify real‑time systems that deliver precise guidance, navigation, and control in high‑consequence environments. The role requires 5+ years in embedded software, C/C++, and experience with Linux/Windows.

A U.S. Secret clearance and onsite work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded real‑time systems.
• Experience with I&T integration and test.
• Experience with Full Lifecycle Software Development.
• Experience with Flight Software (FSW) engineering.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and teammates.
• Active Secret Clearance Required.
• Onsite work experience at 100% required.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded flight software for missile guidance, navigation and control (GNC).
• Contribute to architecture, design, implementation, and verification of real-time systems.
• Integrate with hardware interfaces and GNC algorithms under strict timing constraints.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test teams and program leadership.
• Support flight qualification activities and lab/system testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Linux

Windows

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cameo

AADL

Job description

Thompson Software Solutions in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software for a next‑gen missile platform. You will design, implement, and verify real‑time systems that deliver precise guidance, navigation, and control in high‑consequence environments. The role requires 5+ years in embedded software, C/C++, and experience with Linux/Windows.

A U.S. Secret clearance and onsite work are required.