Jim Thompson is an experienced Embedded Software Engineer currently working at Axiom Space since October 2022. Prior to this role, Jim operated as an Independent Contractor from September 2014 to September 2022, focusing on systems modeling in SysML and software modeling in UML. Jim has a rich history in software engineering, having served as Chief Technology Officer at Delligatti Associates, LLC, and as an Embedded Software Engineer at re:3D. Additionally, Jim held a significant role at Lockheed Martin, contributing to NASA's MCC-21 project. Experience also includes a lengthy tenure at United Space Alliance, where pivotal contributions aided NASA's Shuttle Program, and earlier work in the geophysical sector at Western Atlas. Educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University.