Specialty Electrical Systems Engineer

Caribou Thunder; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible PTO & Work Schedule

Education & Certification Reimb

Support for Military Leave

Work–Life Balance & Family Values

Job summary

Caribou Thunder in Huntsville, AL seeks a Specialty Electrical Systems Engineer 5 to support the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program. You’ll develop automated testing and verification software and ensure compliance across the SDLC.

The role emphasizes Agile delivery, collaboration with systems and government stakeholders, and maintaining thorough technical documentation to meet mission needs. Active DoD Secret clearance is required, with strong communication and independent work skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Experience with SDLC phases: requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment.
• Experience using requirements tools such as IBM DOORS; familiar with Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket/Fisheye/Crucible.

Responsibilities

• Develop software products for Automated Test and Verification (ATV) activities for GMD.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for system-level verification.
• Support automation to improve testing efficiency and quality.
• Participate in Agile software development activities (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and government stakeholders.
• Support SDLC activities: requirements, design, development, integration, testing, deployment.
• Ensure requirements traceability and system compliance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for development and verification.
• Participate in technical reviews and cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Support continuous improvement for software quality and automation.
• Work in fast-paced environments supporting missile defense programs.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Software testing & verification

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related STEM

Tools

IBM DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Fisheye/Crucible

Python

Jenkins

Elasticsearch

Job description

Specialty Electrical Systems Engineer 5
Mid–Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $120,000 - $150,000 | Travel: As Required | Onsite: Huntsville, AL

Support mission-critical missile defense operations—developing automated testing and verification software solutions for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System, ensuring system requirements are validated and delivered in support of the Missile Defense Agency’s national defense mission.

A Day in the Life - What you’ll do

Develop software products supporting Automated Test and Verification (ATV) activities for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System.

Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions supporting system-level requirement verification efforts.

Support automation initiatives that improve testing efficiency, quality, and mission assurance.

Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, development, testing, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and government stakeholders to develop and deliver technical solutions.

Support software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

Work with requirements management and verification processes to ensure system compliance and traceability.

Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting software development and verification activities.

Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and cross-functional engineering efforts.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on software quality, automation, and operational effectiveness.

Work effectively in fast-paced environments supporting complex missile defense programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline
• 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
• Experience supporting one or more phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, or deployment
• Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Fisheye/Crucible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within collaborative engineering teams
• Ability to work onsite in Huntsville, AL

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability
• Experience supporting system requirement verification and validation activities
• Knowledge of Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) systems and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and the Systems Engineering V-Model
• Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience developing software solutions supporting automated testing and verification environments
• Professional software development experience using Python or similar programming languages
• Experience using Jenkins, Elasticsearch, or similar DevOps and automation tools
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional product development teams
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, and execute technical efforts while maintaining a customer-focused mindset
• Experience serving in Agile leadership roles such as Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification

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