Principal Software Engineer – Mission Systems

About the role

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Mission Systems to support the design, development, integration, and testing of software that enables core mission capabilities within complex avionics architectures.

Responsibilities

• Use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field to develop, integrate, and test software products.
• Work independently at times on projects, at other times in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.
• Directly impact mission effectiveness by enabling situational awareness, decision support, and coordinated execution across advanced military aviation systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• 8+ years of C/C++ development experience
• Experience in mission systems software architecture, including design, development, and integration
• Software development experience across mission systems such as tactical/mission data links, aircraft sensors, communications/navigation/identification (CNI), mission computers, displays, weapon systems, or electronic warfare systems
• C/C++ development for real-time embedded systems
• Integration and interoperability testing in lab and simulated environments
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to travel 10%

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Real-time operating systems and deterministic scheduling
• Networked and distributed systems under bandwidth and latency constraints
• Secure communications and crypto interface awareness (COMSEC)
• Message parsing, data modeling, and protocol implementation
• Mission systems and OMS/MOSA integration
• Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Skills

• None specified

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

Pay

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

Schedule

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.