Senior SW Engineer - OMSJob Title: Senior Software Engineer - Open Mission Systems (OMS) Location: Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA. Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance RequiredCompany Overview: Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, & Huntsville, AL, Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense software and systems engineering company supporting the U.S. military, defense primes, and commercial space partners. We specialize in the development, integration, test, and deployment of safety & mission-critical software systems that power next-generation aircraft, defense platforms, and space technologies.Description: Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Open Mission Systems (OMS) to support the development and integration of advanced software capabilities for a military aircraft platform.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation avionics architectures that enhance interoperability, rapid capability integration, and mission effectiveness for U.S. military aviation programs. 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 subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Continued eligibility for access to classified information is required throughout employment, as dictated by program needs.Basic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline5+ years of C++ development experienceOpen Mission Systems (OMS) software architecture and developmentC++ mission software development in Linux environmentsMiddleware and data distribution (DDS, pub/sub architectures)Service-oriented and event-driven software designExperience developing Service contractsInterface definition, ICD development, and data modelingMission-level simulation and integration testingAbility to work onsite 100%Ability to travel 10%Preferred / Additional Skills:Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designsSoftware development experience in JavaModular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and FACE technical standardsIntegration of third-party mission applicationsSecure and sustainable mission software lifecycleCI/CD and configuration management for mission softwareAbility to work in a collaborative and team-based environmentExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsSound exciting? Get in touch today!
We have very robust benefits including:Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options401K with generous employer matchResponsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid HolidaysRemote work opportunities based on roleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career growth and professional development opportunitiesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.