Principal/ Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Radar Performance Algorithms
Caribou Thunder
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Caribou Thunder in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead radar performance algorithms development, modeling, and validation. You will work across disciplines to translate requirements into robust algorithms and integrate them into real-time radar systems, guiding teams through lifecycle stages.
The role emphasizes MATLAB-based prototyping, signal processing, and collaboration with IPTs, while supporting mission-critical events onsite in Colorado Springs.
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Expertise with MATLAB and mathematical algorithm prototyping.
- Experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle for complex system development.
- Experience with signal processing and analytical techniques.
- Experience with radar systems and radar operational performance.
- Experience using radar Blake Charts for performance analysis.
- Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira/Confluence.
- Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office tools.
Responsabilités
- Support development, integration, and validation of radar performance algorithms.
- Translate system requirements into algorithm requirements and design solutions.
- Perform functional and performance analyses of radar capabilities.
- Develop mathematical algorithms for radar modes and sensors.
- Apply MATLAB to prototype, model, and refine radar algorithms.
- Create integration plans for real-time environment modeling.
- Develop M&S scenarios to evaluate radar performance against threats.
- Support CONOPS development and technology trade studies.
- Coordinate with IPTs and engineers across disciplines.
- Document analyses and present findings to leadership and customers.
- Guide engineering teams through algorithm development and integration.
- Support requirements derivation and traceability across lifecycle.
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Back Principal/ Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Radar Performance Algorithms
Engineering Colorado Springs , Colorado Direct Hire Oct 29, 2026
Senior / Sr. Principal Level | Colorado Springs, CO | In-Person | $100,000 - $132,000 | Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required
Support the development of advanced ground-based radar capabilities by leading systems engineering, radar performance analysis, algorithm development, and mission engineering activities. Join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing innovative solutions to complex radar challenges, from system concept and requirements development through algorithm implementation, modeling and simulation, integration, and operational performance assessment. This role offers the opportunity to influence radar system architecture and performance while working directly across engineering disciplines and supporting mission-critical events.
- Support the development, integration, and validation of radar performance algorithms that satisfy system mission and mode performance objectives.
- Translate system-level operational requirements into algorithm requirements, design solutions, implementation strategies, and verification approaches.
- Perform functional and performance analyses to evaluate radar system capabilities and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Develop mathematical algorithms supporting radar modes, sensors, and operational performance.
- Apply MATLAB and other analytical tools to prototype, model, evaluate, and refine radar algorithms.
- Develop software integration plans that enable radar algorithms to model system behavior in real-time operational environments.
- Conduct kinematic trajectory threat analysis and develop Modeling & Simulation (M&S) scenarios to evaluate radar performance against representative threats.
- Support System Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, system mission and mode definition, and technology trade studies.
- Perform mission engineering activities across the Systems Engineering "V" to maintain alignment between desired operational capabilities, system requirements, architecture, and delivered performance.
- Analyze the cost, technical performance, and operational effectiveness of emerging radar systems and architectures to support technology and design decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), systems engineers, software developers, radar engineers, and other technical stakeholders.
- Solicit technical input from stakeholders, synthesize complex engineering data, and communicate findings and recommendations to engineers, program leadership, and customers.
- Guide engineering teams through algorithm development, implementation, integration, and performance assessment activities.
- Support requirements derivation, decomposition, and traceability throughout the system development lifecycle.
- Develop technical documentation, engineering analyses, and presentations supporting design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program decisions.
- Participate in operational events and provide shift support as required to support radar system testing and mission activities.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; OR
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; OR
- PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience; OR
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience; OR
- PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related experience.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
- Expertise with MATLAB and mathematical algorithm prototyping.
- Experience working across the Systems Engineering lifecycle for complex system development.
- Experience with signal processing and associated analytical techniques.
- Experience with radar systems and radar operational performance.
- Experience using radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis.
- Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with SharePoint.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical projects.
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, and execute engineering activities.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams with a strong customer focus.
- Ability and willingness to work onsite in Colorado Springs and provide shift support during operational events.
- Experience developing software using Python, C, C++, Java, or related programming languages.
- Experience working within Agile development environments including Kanban or Scrum.
- Experience with requirements derivation, decomposition, and traceability supporting system design, implementation, and verification.
- Experience with radar algorithm development, implementation, or integration.
- Experience with radar modeling and simulation or real-time mission simulation environments.
- Experience supporting ground-based radar systems and operational test events.
- Experience conducting technology trade studies and mission effectiveness assessments.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
- Experience supporting classified Department of Defense radar or missile defense programs.
- Advanced technical leadership experience guiding engineering teams through complex system development and integration activities.
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries.
We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades—strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
- Employee Advocacy
- Mission Proven
- Global Reach
- Skilled Teams
- Modern Tools
- Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier—delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Systems Engineering, Radar Systems, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence—disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being—knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
- Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 6% Company Match
- Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
- Education & Certification Reimbursement
- Support for Military Leave
- Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being—'we invest in you.
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