Principal Systems Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Marietta, GA

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 + Bonus Eligible

Active Secret Clearance required to Start

Thompson Software Solutions LLC. was founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX. The team develops, integrates, tests, and deploys software with a safety-critical pedigree while addressing modernization and digital transformation. As a defense-focused software company, we emphasize quality solutions to challenging technical problems and work with partners to meet operational needs with portability and sustainment considerations for next-generation success.

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Systems 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 apply 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.

You will work independently at times on projects and, at other times, will be in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers and with 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 employment as required by the job.

Thompson Software Solutions LLC. is a subsidiary of Lynx. Lynx delivers modular, open standards-based software solutions that redefine the economics of developing, deploying, and maintaining high assurance, mission critical edge platforms. These secure edge computing solutions drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. We collaborate across industries, including automotive, medical, and critical sectors. We’re a fast-growing company driving innovation in autonomy, AI, and visualization technologies.

If you’re a self-driven leader ready to shape the future of secure, high-assurance systems, we want to hear from you.

• Bachelors degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience in avionics or safety-critical embedded systems
• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles
• Experience developing system architecture models using SysML (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar tools)
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing requirements including traceability and verification
• Experience authoring system/subsystem design documentation that drives software implementation
• Experience developing and executing system-level and HIL test procedures
• Strong understanding of requirements verification and validation processes
• Experience troubleshooting integrated HW/SW systems in a lab environment
• Solid understanding of configuration management principles
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to travel 25%

• Experience using Agile methodologies
• Experience designing and architecting avionics systems
• Experience as a lead engineer
• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Experience in DO-178C / DO-254 or other safety-critical development environments
• Experience supporting certification efforts
• Experience with MIL-ACAS, CAPS/SKE systems

• 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

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.