Full System Development Life Cycle including planning, analysis and design, development and implementation, testing and integration, operations and maintenance. Focus in Aerospace with specific emphasis on embedded safety critical DO-178B/C Level A-E and MIL-HDBK-516b/c Safety Supporting Software Elements (SSSEs) including supporting standards (e.g., ARINC-653, ARINC-429, ARINC-615, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-498, ARINC-818, etc.).  Specific extensive experience on the Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics platforms: C-130J, LM-100J and C-5M.  Subcontracting expertise as an eligible small business for US Government contracts. Significant experience in Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA – USG) in multiple areas: Open Mission Systems (OMS), Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) and Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™).  Proficiencies in conversion of hardware that has Diminished Manufacturing Sources (DMS) to replacement hardware either as form-fit-function or as migration to new platforms like PowerPC Architecture to ARM processors or custom backplane to OpenVPX chassis.  Leading knowledge and capabilities in Agile process and Agile implementation.  Full continuous integration stack focus from source control through automated build pipelines including the auto-generation of substantial parts of the framework: black box tests, white box tests, Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC) tests, code stubs for types in multiple languages, requirements traceability through high level to low level requirements, etc.  Specific extensive capabilities in web application development varying from embedded to public internet environments for both the Department of Defense and the private sector.  Significant experience in aircraft sustainability and maintenance software design, development and operations.

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Les Thompson

Thomas Mullen

Patrick McClellen

The Software Engineering team at Thompson Software Solutions is responsible for developing and maintaining safety-critical software systems tailored for aerospace applications. This includes the full spectrum of the software development life cycle—from initial planning and design through to testing, integration, and ongoing support. Leveraging expertise in DO-178B/C standards and various military specifications, the team ensures robust functionality and compliance while also innovating solutions for evolving technologies and platforms. Their proficiency in Agile methodologies and continuous integration processes enables efficient project execution, enhancing systems for both defense and commercial sectors.

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