Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of advanced software systems for a military aircraft platform. This role involves using a wide range of technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop, integrate, and test software products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test software products for mission-critical avionics and embedded capabilities.
• Collaborate with other software engineers, program development, and deployment teams.
• Work independently on projects as needed.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of safety-critical software systems.
• Participate in flight software development, software integration, and test activities in both lab and hardware environments.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C standards for safety-critical software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience
• C++ development for safety-critical avionics systems
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (MOSA.ic, VxWorks, Integrity)
• Embedded application development in Linux (Yocto/RHEL), Windows, and Bare Metal environments
• Flight Software Development Experience
• Software integration & test in lab and hardware environments
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to travel 10%

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Skills

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Version control and issue tracking (Gitlab, Atlassian suite)
• FPGA Software Experience (Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado)
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families internal FPGA fabric and IP
• Test automation and verification frameworks
• Proficient in Python development (for tooling, automation, and simulation support)
• Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo)
• Digital simulation (SIL/MIL/HIL) and closed-loop testing
• Experience with Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
• Experience with Navigation, Guidance and Control Implementation
• Experience with Signal Processing Implementation
• Ability to communicate and document complex technical designs

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