Senior SW Engineer – Datalinks, CNI, Sensor Integration

Job Title

Senior SW Engineer – Datalinks, CNI, Sensor Integration

Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA.

$120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX, Thompson Software Solutions LLC is a defense‑focused software company specializing in developing, integrating, testing, and deploying safety‑critical software with a modern, digital‑transformational approach.

Active Secret Clearance required to start.

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior SW Engineer who will work with a talented team to provide innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems. This role requires a software engineer to apply a wide range 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 on projects, while also collaborating in team environments with other software engineers and 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 throughout their employment.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
• 5+ years of C/C++ experience
• Tactical and mission data link software development (Link 16, ADS‑B, IFF, SATCOM)
• C2 SATCOM, TDL, ADS‑B IFF, Link
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• Experience developing software integrating communications, navigation, and identification equipment to defense platforms
• Sensor integration experience & SW development
• C/C++ development for real‑time embedded systems
• Real‑time operating systems and deterministic scheduling
• Networked and distributed systems under bandwidth and latency constraints
• Secure communications and crypto interface awareness (COMSEC / TRANSEC)
• Message parsing, data modeling, and protocol implementation
• Integration and interoperability testing in lab and simulated environments
• Mission systems and OMS/MOSA integration
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to travel 25%

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• 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

• Low‑cost medical, dental, and 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.