Principal HW/SW Integration Engineer Lead

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

Thompson Software Solutions 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 infrastructure.

About the role

We are seeking a Principal HW/SW Integration Engineer Lead to work with a talented team providing 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, and at other times in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hardware/Software (HW/SW) 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, including FPGA, Flight Software, Test SW, EGSE, STE, and Simulation.
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate SEIT, Avionics, Firmware, Software, EGSE, STE, Testbed, and Test POCs.
• Drive completion of 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, including internal, SDRL, and CDRL.
• Focus on test labs and hands-on successful integration and V&V activities from a holistic perspective, ensuring hardware fidelity pedigree, Sim model V&V, and hardware simulation functions adequately.
• Drive progress and solve deficiencies when found.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline or related experience.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on systems-level development testing and integration.
• 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% in Huntsville, AL.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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.
• Ability to communicate and document complex technical designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.

Pay

$160,000 - $200,000 + Bonus eligible

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