Principal SW Integration​/Test Engineer Lead

Principal SW Integration/Test Engineer Lead

Position Type:
Full‑Time;

Location:

Onsite – US Huntsville, AL;
Level: Principal Software Engineer;
Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 + Bonus Eligible.

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX, Thompson Software Solutions LLC. team understands what is required to develop, integrate, test, and deploy software with a safety‑critical pedigree while meeting the challenges of modernization and digital transformation. As a defense‑focused software company of proven and dedicated employees, we take pride in our ability to react quickly and produce quality solutions to difficult technical challenges.

We work with partners to find the right path to meet operational needs while future‑proofing systems with portability and sustainment considerations to ensure next‑generation success.

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal SW Integration Engineer Lead 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.

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 are designed to drive innovation and operational excellence in today’s most demanding environments. From advancing aerospace and defense capabilities to transforming commercial and industrial systems, Lynx collaborates across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, and critical.

• Lead (HW/SW) Hardware / Software Subsystem integration activities at the Holistic (MSV) Main Subsystem Vehicle or (KV) Key Vehicle level.
• Coordinate across various SW/HW teams to ensure vehicle functions are as intended.
• This includes FPGA, Flight Software, Test SW, EGSE, STE, and Simulation.
• Wherever HW touches, SW is within purview and a potential area for integration activities.
• Ensure end‑to‑end interface compatibility throughout the system inclusive of external interfaces.
• The expectation of this role will have authority to delegate tasks to the appropriate SEIT, Avionics, Firmware, Software, EGSE, STE, Testbed, and Test POCs.

• Drive completion of any unresolved system level HW/SW interfaces and /or changes related to ERB.
• Drive completion of subsystem level interface documents/models.
• Drive closure of HW/SW integration issues from a design perspective as they are identified with the team.
• Support relevant interface documentation reviews which include internal, SDRL, and CDRL.
• HW/SW configuration definition, co‑ops, and parameter management.

• Focus on test labs and hands on successful integration and V&V activities from a holistic perspective.
• Hardware fidelity pedigree.
• Sim model V&V, hardware simulation functions adequately.
• Drive progress and solve deficiencies when found.
• Assist with any HW/SW integration issues found in the lab with availability to assist with subsystems integration issues.
• Expectation heavy in person lab presence or delegation of this to supporting integrator FTEs.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM…