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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Lynx Llc
- **Location:** Marietta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Linux, Embedded Software, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Gitlab, Yocto, Atlassian Tools, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, DO-178B, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9084422/principal-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors Degree or equivalent
 * 8+ years of embedded software development experience
 * C++ development for safety-critical avionics systems
 * Real-Time Operating Systems (MOSA.ic, VxWorks, Integrity)
 * Embedded application development in Linux (ie Yocto/RHEL), Windows, & Bare Metal environments
 * Software integration & test in lab and hardware environments
 * Ability to work onsite 100%
 * Ability to travel 10%

Preferred / Additional Skills

 * Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
 * Version control and issue tracking (Gitlab, Atlassian suite)
 * F light Software Development Experience
 * Proficient in Python development
 * Familiarity with software requirements development utilizing Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (ie Cameo)
 * Digital simulation (SIL/MIL/HIL) and closed-loop testing
 * Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
 * Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
 * Experience with Navigation, Guidance and Control Implementation
 * Experience with Signal Processing Implementation
 * 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

## Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of advanced software systems for a military aircraft platform. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical avionics and embedded capabilities that enable the performance, safety, and effectiveness of next-generation military aviation systems., 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.


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