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 developing, integrating, and testing software products for mission-critical avionics and embedded capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test software products using a wide range of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field.
• Collaborate with a high-performing multi-site team, working independently on projects and in a collaborative team environment.
• Work on projects that contribute to the performance, safety, and effectiveness of next-generation military aviation systems.
• Participate in flight software development, software integration & test in lab and hardware environments, and hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
• Ensure adherence to safety-critical software development practices (DO-178C).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 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.
• Experience with version control and issue tracking (Gitlab, Atlassian suite).
• Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo).
• Experience with digital simulation (SIL/MIL/HIL) and closed-loop testing.
• Experience with Python development for tooling, automation, and simulation support.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado, and experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families internal FPGA fabric and IP.
• Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C).
• Experience with Navigation, Guidance and Control Implementation, and Signal Processing Implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance Required.
• Ability to work onsite 100% and travel 10%.

Skills

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.).
• Experience with FPGA Software (Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado).
• Experience with Digital Simulation (SIL/MIL/HIL) and Closed-loop Testing.
• Experience with Safety-Critical Software Development (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.
• Robust benefits including: Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays, Remote work opportunities based on role, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Career growth and professional development opportunities.