Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Autonomy)Location: Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA.
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance Required
Description:Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a senior-level Embedded 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 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.
Basic Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years Strong software development experience using C, C++, Java, Python, and Bash for embedded systems, automation, testing, and application development.
- Experience developing and configuring autonomous flight systems using ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight controllers.
- Experience with UAS/UAV or RC aircraft operations, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Proficient with Git for source control, branching strategies, code reviews, and collaborative software development.
- Understanding robotics, autonomous systems, flight software, sensor integration, and embedded system design.
- Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
- Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
- Ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance
- 25% Travel
Preferred / Additional Skills: - Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Familiarity with the MAVLink communication protocol, including telemetry, command-and-control messaging, mission planning, and integration with ground control stations.
- DevOps & Containerization - Experience with Docker-based development, deployment, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Embedded Systems - Developing software for microcontrollers and embedded hardware platforms.
- Autonomy Systems - Working with autonomous systems software and hardware, including Perception (sensors, computer vision, sensor fusion)
- Motion and mission planning
- Control systems
- Test & Verification Engineering - Creating automated tests, validation frameworks, and verification software.
- Software Quality & CI/CD - Designing and maintaining robust software quality processes, automated builds, testing, and deployment pipelines.
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals - Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and collaborate with hardware teams.
- 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
- Active Secret DoD security clearance
Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
