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# Senior Software Engineer (Autonomy) at LYNX

Department: 240 - Professional Services

Compensation

$123,600 – $164,800/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Palmdale, California · Fort Worth, Texas

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 23, 2026

## Description

Thompson Software Solutions is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, test, and deploy autonomous flight and unmanned aircraft systems software. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, at least five years of software development experience, expertise with C, C++, Java, Python, and Bash, and experience with ArduPilot or PX4 flight controllers, UAS/UAV operations, Git, Linux, and Windows. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas or Palmdale, California, requires the ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance, includes 25% travel, and offers a $123,600–$164,800 base salary plus bonus eligibility.

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