Sr. Software Systems Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on systems-level development.
- Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, C++, Java).
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, and operating systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions.
- 5+ years of C/C++
- Experience with Digital Simulation Development and integration
- Experience with Embedded Software development
- Experience with I&T integration and test.
- Experience with Full Software Development Cycle
- Experience with (FSW) Flight software engineering
- Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
- Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
- “Clearance eligibility required”
- Ability to work onsite 100%
Nice To Haves
- Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Proficient in Python development
- Experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers. Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
- Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
