Senior Software Engineer ($10K Sign-on Bonus)
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Lynx Software Technologies. Sunnyvale · full-time · $200,000–$240,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Develop, connect and verify software products, applying engineering principles across the work
- Build digital simulations and embedded software, then integrate and test them
- Work independently on some projects and alongside software and program teams on others
- Share project progress and work through technical solutions with clients and peers
What you bring
- At least five years developing software in C or C++
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM field, plus an active Secret clearance
- Hands-on work with digital simulation, embedded software, integration testing and the full software lifecycle
- Flight software experience, GitLab use, and development in Linux and Windows
Who this fits
This senior role suits an engineer who can handle independent project work as well as collaborate with software and deployment teams. You must work full time onsite in Sunnyvale, California, and hold an active Secret clearance; continued eligibility for classified access is required.
From the employer
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale, CA.
Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000, plus bonus eligible
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
This position requires full time onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.
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 senior-level Sr 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
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
- 5+ years of C/C++ software Development experience
- Experience with Digital Simulation Development and integration
- Experience with Embedded Software Development
- Experience with I&T integration and testing.
- Experience with GITLAB.
- Experience with Full Software Development Cycle
- Experience with (FSW) Flight software engineering
- Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
- Experience with compilers, debuggers, static analysis tools, and dynamics analysis tool
- Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Ability to work onsite 100%
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Proficient in Python development
- Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
- 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 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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