Software Engineer IV

Caribou Thunder; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible PTO

Education reimbursement

Military leave

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Caribou Thunder in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer IV to lead the development of advanced missile defense software that evaluates real-time threat environments and supports ground fire control systems.

You will design and architect software capabilities, mentor engineers, and lead integration and validation efforts for mission-critical deployments, with travel up to 10% and a required active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited university.
• 8 years of related software engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years with a Master’s or 4 years with a PhD.
• Recent experience developing software in C++, Java, or Ada.
• Willingness to become proficient in Ada software development.
• Strong communication skills for technical collaboration, documentation, and presentations.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into engineering solutions and mission outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and lead within collaborative engineering environments.
• Active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect advanced software capabilities and algorithms supporting ground weapon systems and ground fire control product.
• Lead development and enhancement of software that evaluates and manages threat scenes within the U.S. Missile Defense System.
• Apply advanced mathematics and physics-based solutions supporting Missile Defense Agency mission capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership within a large-scale codebase (~1.5 million lines) supporting mission-critical missile defense operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the development team.
• Lead or support integration, testing, and validation of complex software capabilities.
• Participate in and lead technical reviews, engineering discussions, and stakeholder briefings supporting mission deployment.
• Support occasional travel (up to 10%) to meet program and mission requirements.

Skills

C++

Java

Ada

Leadership

Communication

Mathematics

Physics

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Linux

MATLAB

Python

Jira

Confluence

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

Software Engineer IV
Senior Level | $110,000 - $135,000 | Huntsville, AL | Active Secret Clearance Required

Lead the development of advanced missile defense software that evaluates and manages real-time threat environments - supporting ground fire control systems responsible for protecting the nation.

A Day in the Life - What you’ll do

• Design and architect advanced software capabilities and algorithms supporting the ground weapon systems and ground fire control product.
• Lead development and enhancement of software that evaluates and manages threat scenes within the U.S. Missile Defense System.
• Apply advanced mathematics and physics-based solutions supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership within a large-scale codebase (~1.5 million lines) supporting mission-critical missile defense operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the development team.
• Lead or support integration, testing, and validation of complex software capabilities.
• Participate in and lead technical reviews, engineering discussions, and stakeholder briefings supporting mission deployment.
• Support occasional travel (up to 10%) to meet program and mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
• 8 years of related software engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a Master’s degree or 4 years of related experience with a PhD
• Recent experience developing software in C++, Java, or Ada
• Willingness to become proficient in Ada software development
• Strong communication skills for technical collaboration, documentation, and presentations
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into engineering solutions and mission outcomes
• Ability to work independently and lead within collaborative engineering environments
• Ability to work within a closed-area / in-person development environment
• Ability to travel up to 10% to support mission needs
• Active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems and scripting
• Experience with MATLAB and Python
• Experience supporting large-scale missile defense systems
• Advanced degree or strong academic background in Mathematics or Physics
• Experience supporting Battle Management or Fire Control systems
• Experience with Agile development tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Ansible, Git, and GitLab

Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War 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.

Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

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, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions.

Employee Advocacy + Benefits

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.