Senior HW/SW Integration Engineer

Lynx; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

PTO & Holidays

Remote work opportunities

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Software Solutions LLC. seeks a Senior HW/SW Integration Engineer Lead to drive hardware/software integration for defense systems in Huntsville, AL. You will lead cross-functional teams across FPAG, flight software, test SW, EGSE, STE, and simulation.

The role requires an Active Secret Clearance, strong systems engineering background, and hands-on verification in lab environments; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related experience.
• 5+ years of systems engineering, with focus on integration and testing.
• Active Secret Clearance required for access to classified information.
• Onsite work in Huntsville, AL is required; travel up to 25%.
• Experience with I&T integration and test; MBSE concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HW/SW integration activities at subsystem level (MSV KV) across teams.
• Coordinate across SW/HW teams to ensure vehicle functions align with design.
• Support documentation reviews for interfaces, ERB, SDRL, and CDRL.
• Perform V&V activities and ensure hardware fidelity and test lab readiness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cameo

AADL

Confluence

JIRA

Bitbucket

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

Job Title

Senior HW/SW Integration Engineer

Location

Onsite – US Huntsville, AL

Compensation

$120,000 - $164,800 + Bonus Eligible

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance Required

Position Summary

This position requires full time onsite in Huntsville, Alabama.

Company Overview

Who we are: Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX, Thompson Software Solutions LLC. 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 meetoperational needs while future-proofing systems with portability and sustainment considerations to ensure next-generation success.

Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior HW/SW Integration Engineer Lead 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 applicants 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.

Who We Are

Thompson Software Solutions LLC. is a subsidiary of Lynx. Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical

We’re a fast-growing company driving innovation in autonomy, AI, and visualization technologies. If you're a self-driven leader ready to shape the future of secure, high-assurance systems, we want to hear from you

Main Responsibilities

• Lead (HW/SW) Hardware / Software Subsystem integration activities at the Holistic (MSV) Main Subsystem Vehicle or (KV) Key Vehicle level.
• Coordinate across various SW/HW teams to ensure vehicle functions are as intended.
• This includes FPGA, Flight Software, Test SW, EGSE, STE, and Simulation.
• Wherever HW touches, SW is within purview and a potential area for integration activities.

The expectation of this role will have authority to delegate tasks to the appropriate SEIT, Avionics, Firmware, Software, EGSE, STE, Testbed, and Test POCs.

• Drive completion of any unresolved system level HW/SW interfaces and /or changes related to ERB.
• Drive completion of subsystem level interface documents/models.
• Support relevant interface documentation reviews which include internal, SDRL, and CDRL.
• Focus on test labs and hands on successful integration and V&V activities from a holistic perspective.
• Hardware fidelity pedigree
• Sim model V&V, hardware simulation functions adequately
• Drive progress and solve deficiencies when found

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on systems-level development testing and integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions.
• Experience with I&T integration and test.
• Experience developing and executing system-level and HIL test procedures
• Strong understanding of requirements verification and validation processes
• Experience troubleshooting integrated HW/SW systems in a lab environment
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
• Active Secret Clearance Required
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to Travel up to 25%

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
• Experience with Signal Processing Implementation
• 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

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Eligibility & Diversity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Code

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