Kinematic Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Threat Scenarios

Caribou Thunder; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) with 6% Company Match

Flexible PTO & Work Schedule

Education & Certification Reimb.

Support for Military Leave

Work–Life Balance & Family Values

Job summary

Caribou Thunder is seeking a Back Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) in Colorado Springs, onsite at Schriever SFB. You will join the Threat Modeling Center to develop high‑fidelity missile threat models and simulated trajectories to support the U.S.

Missile Defense Agency and DoD evaluations. The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of related experience, Linux/Windows proficiency, and a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of related experience or Master’s with 0–2 years of related experience.
• DoD Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity missile trajectory models and kinematic data for simulation environments.
• Analyze customer scenario requests to identify requirements and constraints.
• Generate threat laydowns using TMSS with accurate missile representations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and developers to improve simulation tools.
• Validate modeling outputs through quality reviews and technical analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate results to government customers.
• Support multiple projects with varying schedules.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Analytical

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel 10%

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's STEM degree

Master's STEM degree

PhD STEM degree

Tools

TMSS

Threat modeling

Job description

Caribou Thunder is seeking a Back Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) in Colorado Springs, onsite at Schriever SFB. You will join the Threat Modeling Center to develop high‑fidelity missile threat models and simulated trajectories to support the U.S.

Missile Defense Agency and DoD evaluations. The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of related experience, Linux/Windows proficiency, and a DoD Secret clearance.