Sr. Software Systems Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Software Systems Engineer

Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Salary Range: $125,000 to $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

This position requires full time onsite in Huntsville, Alabama.

Company Overview

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX, the Thompson Software Solutions team understands what is required to develop, integrate, test, and deploy software with a safety-critical pedigree while meeting the challenges of modernization and digital transformation. As a defense-focused software company of proven and dedicated employees, we take pride in our ability to react quickly and produce quality solutions to difficult technical challenges. We work with partners to find the right path to meet operational needs while future-proofing systems with portability and sustainment considerations to ensure next-generation success.   

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure, to deliver tailored, high assurance solutions aligned with specific mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• LYNX MOSA.ic: A software platform that can include a LYNX safety-critical real-time operating system. MOSA.ic's modular design provides robust support for multicore processing. It allows different operating systems and applications of different criticality levels to be run on separate cores for improved performance, reliability, and security.
• CoreSuite 2.0: A suite of graphics libraries and tools that enable GPU hardware acceleration for both graphics and "GPU Compute", supporting applications such as machine learning and AI processing in edge devices.
• MOSA.ic.SCA and Vigiles, tools that provide Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Common Vulnerabilities Exposure (CVE) management for embedded Linux-based and other applications.
• Software development services for high-reliability applications that can include initial setup of a "DevSecOps" development environment, software application development, and long-term product lifecycle management. 

Descriptions

Lynx Software is seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer who is ready to work with a talented team to provide innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems. This position requires a systems engineer to use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the systems engineering field to develop, integrate, and test software and hardware products.  The candidate will work with functional, interface and performance requirements, architectural models, interface definitions, and support verification from system to element level requirements. 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

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or STEM discipline
• 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, with a strong focus on complex multi-system software and hardware development, integration and test.
• Experience with Requirements Analysis and Verification. 
• Understanding of System Integration and Test. 
• Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, Doors)
• Understanding of distributed systems, networking, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with DOD and/or missile defense applications and systems 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions.
• Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers, Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Active Secret Clearance Required
• Ability to work onsite 100% 
• Perform additional job duties as needed.

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience with
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, Doors)
• Familiarity with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
• Familiarity with Navigation, Guidance and Control Implementation
• Familiarity with Signal Processing Implementation
• Familiarity (FSW) Flight software engineering
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers.

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.