About this position
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Marietta, GA
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 Software Engineer to support the development of software systems for a military aircraft platform. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to safety & mission-critical avionics and embedded capabilities that enable the performance, safety, and effectiveness of military aviation systems.
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.
Basic Requirements:
● Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
● 8+ years of C, C++, and/or Ada software development experience
● Prior experience writing embedded software (C, C++, and/or Ada)
● Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging software on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments
● Prior experience using IBM DOORS to author, review, and maintain software requirements with full traceability.
● HW I/O device development and integration (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ethernet, RS232, discrete, analog)
● Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g. Lynx, Green Hills, Wind River)
● Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
● Ability to work onsite 100%
Preferred / Additional Skills
● Master’s degree in a STEM discipline
● Experience developing embedded safety critical software in Ada
● Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
● Proficient with Atlassian or similar tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
● Experience using static analysis tools (Parasoft, Coverity, SonarQube, or similar analysis tool)
● Experience with structural coverage and software test automation tools for embedded systems (e.g. VectorCAST)
● Experience with DO-178C, MIL-HDBK-516 and safety-critical software development practices
● Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), ARINC 653 and flight software development
● Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
● Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
● Ability to travel 10%
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.