Principal Software Engineer – Mission Systems
Lynx•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
This role is for a Principal Software Engineer focused on Mission Systems. The engineer will be responsible for software architecture, design, development, and integration within mission systems environments. This includes working with various mission systems components and ensuring software functions correctly in real-time embedded and networked systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
- 8+ years of C/C++ development experience
- Experience in mission systems software architecture, including design, development, and integration.
- Software development experience across mission systems such as tactical/mission data links, aircraft sensors, communications/navigation/identification (CNI), mission computers, displays, weapon systems, or electronic warfare systems
- C / C++ development for real-time embedded systems
- Integration and interoperability testing in lab and simulated environments
- Ability to work onsite 100%
Nice To Haves
- Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Real-time operating systems and deterministic scheduling
- Networked and distributed systems under bandwidth and latency constraints
- Secure communications and crypto interface awareness (COMSEC)
- Message parsing, data modeling, and protocol implementation
- Mission systems and OMS/MOSA integration
- 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
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate mission systems software.
- Develop C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
- Conduct integration and interoperability testing in lab and simulated environments.
- Communicate and document complex technical designs.
- Work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
- Utilize Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.).
- Implement message parsing, data modeling, and protocol implementation.
- Integrate mission systems and OMS/MOSA.
Benefits
- 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
