Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 + Bonus Eligible
Company Overview
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.
Description
Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer who is ready to work with a talented team to provide 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, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.
Selected applicants will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and must maintain eligibility for continued access to classified information throughout their employment as required by the job.
Basic Requirements:
● Bachelors Degree or equivalent
● 8+ yrs experience
● C / C++ development for safety-critical avionics systems
● Real-Time Operating Systems (MOSA.ic, VxWorks, Integrity)
● Embedded application development in Linux (Yocto/RHEL), Windows, & Bare Metal environments
● FPGA Software Experience
o Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado
o Experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families internal FPGA fabric and IP.
● Flight Software Development Experience
● Digital simulation (SIL/MIL/HIL) and closed-loop testing
● Software integration & test in lab and hardware environments
● Test automation and verification frameworks
● Python for tooling, automation, and simulation support
● Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
● Ability to work onsite 100%
● Ability to travel 25%
Preferred / Additional Skills
● Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
● Version control and issue tracking (Gitlab, Atlassian suite)
● Experience with user-interactive embedded applications (touch screen, cursor control device, ARINC 661, etc)
● Experience with embedded digital mapping applications
● Proficient in Python development
● Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
● Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
● Experience with Navigation, Guidance and Control Implementation
● Experience with Signal Processing Implementation
● Experience developing Embedded Flight Software
● Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
● Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
● Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skill
Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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