Senior Software Engineer ($10K Sign-on Bonus)

Lynx; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Paid time off

Remote work opportunities

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Lynx in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and test mission-critical software for defense and aerospace systems. This onsite role requires a strong C/C++ background, embedded software experience, and the ability to work on a multi-site team.

The position offers a $200k–$240k salary, a $10k sign-on bonus, active Secret clearance, full-time onsite work, and robust benefits. Remote work is role-dependent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline required.
• 5+ years of C/C++ software development experience.
• Experience with Digital Simulation Development and integration.
• Experience with Embedded Software Development.
• Experience with I&T integration and testing.
• Experience with GITLAB.
• Experience with Full Software Development Cycle.
• Experience with (FSW) Flight software engineering.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments.
• Strong communication of project status and technical solutions.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Onsite work 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain mission-critical software.
• Collaborate with multi-site teams and clients on technical solutions.
• Contribute to software development lifecycle and FSW processes.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Linux/Windows

GITLAB

Software lifecycle

FSW

Communication

Active Secret Clearance

Onsite

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

GITLAB

Atlassian Tools

Job description

Senior Software Engineer ($10K Sign-on Bonus)

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer

Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale, CA.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000, plus bonus eligible

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

This position requires full time onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.

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-level Sr Software Engineer 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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• 5+ years of C/C++ software Development experience
• Experience with Digital Simulation Development and integration
• Experience with Embedded Software Development
• Experience with I&T integration and testing.
• Experience with GITLAB.
• Experience with Full Software Development Cycle
• Experience with (FSW) Flight software engineering
• Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
• Experience with compilers, debuggers, static analysis tools, and dynamics analysis tool
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
• Experience with Navigation, Guidance and Control Implementation
• Experience with Signal Processing Implementation
• Experience developing Embedded Flight Software
• 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

Sound Exciting? We have very robust benefits including:

• 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

Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.