Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Lynx; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to avionics software for military aircraft platforms. You will develop, integrate, and test software across multi-site teams, applying robust engineering practices and rigorous verification in safety-critical environments.

This role requires a strong background in embedded C++, RTOS platforms, and experience with MIL-STD-1553 and Ethernet communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 5+ years C++ development experience.
• Real-Time Operating Systems (MOSA.ic, VxWorks, Integrity).
• Embedded application development using RTOS and Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate software for military aircraft platforms.
• Test software in lab and hardware environments; perform system integration tests.
• Collaborate with multi-site teams to deliver mission-critical avionics software.
• Support software verification, qualification, and documentation as required for defense programs.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++ development

RTOS

MIL-STD-1553 & Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Title

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location

Atlanta, GA

Salary Range

$120,000 - $160,000, plus bonus eligible

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Company Overview

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, & Huntsville, AL, Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense software and systems engineering company supporting the U.S. military, defense primes, and commercial space partners. We specialize in the development, integration, test, and deployment of safety & mission-critical software systems that power next-generation aircraft, defense platforms, and space technologies. Our team understands what it takes to modernize complex embedded systems while maintaining the rigor, compliance, and reliability required for mission and safety-critical environments.

As a defense-focused company of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, we take pride in solving complex technical challenges that directly impact national security and operational readiness. We partner closely with customers across the military aviation and space domains to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions with portability, sustainability, and long-term mission success in mind.

Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of advanced software systems for a military aircraft platforms. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to mission‑critical avionics and embedded capabilities that enable the performance, safety, and effectiveness of next‑generation military aviation systems.

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 applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Continued eligibility for access to classified information is required throughout employment, as dictated by program needs.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience
• 5+ years C++ development experience
• Real-Time Operating Systems (MOSA.ic, VxWorks, Integrity)
• Embedded application development using RTOS and Windows environments
• Prior SW Development and Integration experience utilizing the following communications protocols (MIL-STD-1553 & Ethernet)
• Software integration & test in lab and hardware environments