Senior Software Engineer - Open Mission Systems

About the role

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.

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Open Mission Systems (OMS) to support the development and integration of advanced software capabilities for a military aircraft platform. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to next‑generation avionics architectures that enhance interoperability, rapid capability integration, and mission effectiveness for U.S. military aviation programs. The position requires a software engineer to apply 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. Work may be independent or collaborative with other software engineers and program development/deployment teams. Selected applicants will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; continued eligibility is required throughout employment. Location: Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 5+ years of C++ development experience
• Open Mission Systems (OMS) software architecture and development
• C++