Senior Embedded Software Engineer
At a glance
Senior Embedded & Firmware role at Lynx Software Technologies. Denver · full-time · $123,600–$175,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build, connect and verify software products by applying a broad range of software engineering concepts
- Develop embedded code and incorporate algorithms created by others into the software
- Bring real-time operating systems into the product and troubleshoot code on physical target hardware in lab settings
- Support software from initial development through completion, sometimes working solo and sometimes with engineering and deployment teams
- Keep clients and colleagues updated on project progress and resolve technical questions together
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and five or more years developing software in C or C++
- Background creating embedded software in C, C++ or Ada, along with real-time operating system integration
- Experience debugging on target hardware and proficiency in Linux and Windows development environments
- You can give clear project updates and work with clients and peers to resolve engineering issues
Who this fits
This senior position suits an engineer who can alternate between independent project work and collaboration across a multi-site team. You need to be able to obtain a Secret clearance and should expect travel about a quarter of the time.
From the employer
Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Denver, CO
Compensation: $123,600 - $175,000 plus bonus eligible
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Who we are: 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 senior-level 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 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 STEM discipline
- 5+ years of C/C++ software development experience
- Prior experience writing embedded software (C, C++, and/or Ada)
- Experience with real-time operating system integration (e.g. Green Hills, Wind River, Lynx)
- Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments
- Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
- Familiarity with Agile / Dev/SecOps tools and CI/CD workflow (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
- Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
- Experience with incorporating independently developed algorithms into embedded software
- Full lifecycle software development experience
- 25% Travel
Preferred / Additional Skills:
- Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Proficient in Python development
- Linux kernel and system modules (Peta Linux on Ultra Scale +)
- Familiarity with network architecture and data management
- Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
- Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), ARINC 653 and flight software development
- Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
- Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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 + Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.
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