Systems Engineer 2
Caribou Thunder
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Caribou Thunder is seeking a Systems Engineer 2 to support mission-critical missile defense and space surveillance programs in Colorado Springs. You will develop MBSE artifacts, derive system requirements, and collaborate across engineering teams to refine processes and procedures.
The role requires a STEM degree, 2 years of related experience or a Master’s with 0–2 years, and an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected.
Qualifications
- 2 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI access.
- Experience executing, supporting, or analyzing military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) frameworks.
- Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based sensors, tracking systems, or orbital mechanics.
- Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
Responsibilities
- Support capability elicitation activities and derive system requirements to support new development efforts.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define, refine, and improve systems engineering processes and procedures.
- Research missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, orbital mechanics, and threat trajectory modeling.
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts supporting software development, integration, and testing activities.
- Assist with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model development and maintenance.
- Support the creation and refinement of technical documentation, requirements specifications, interface definitions, and user guides.
- Conduct data analysis and support automation efforts to improve engineering workflows and simulation capabilities.
- Provide technical briefings and presentations to customers, stakeholders, and program leadership.
- Support training, onboarding, and user orientation activities for modeling and simulation tools.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure simulation tools accurately represent current and emerging threat environments.
- Participate in system verification, validation, and technical review activities.
- Contribute to engineering solutions that improve mission effectiveness across missile defense and space operations programs.
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Back Systems Engineer 2
Engineering Colorado Springs , Colorado Direct Hire Oct 29, 2026
Systems Engineer 2
Junior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $90,000 - $117,000 | Travel: Yes (10%) | Onsite: Colorado Springs, CO
Support mission-critical missile defense and space surveillance capabilities—developing systems engineering artifacts, requirements, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions that enable advanced threat modeling and simulation environments supporting the Missile Defense Agency and national defense missions.
- Support capability elicitation activities and derive system requirements to support new development efforts.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define, refine, and improve systems engineering processes and procedures.
- Research missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, orbital mechanics, and threat trajectory modeling.
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts supporting software development, integration, and testing activities.
- Assist with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model development and maintenance.
- Support the creation and refinement of technical documentation, requirements specifications, interface definitions, and user guides.
- Conduct data analysis and support automation efforts to improve engineering workflows and simulation capabilities.
- Provide technical briefings and presentations to customers, stakeholders, and program leadership.
- Support training, onboarding, and user orientation activities for modeling and simulation tools.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure simulation tools accurately represent current and emerging threat environments.
- Participate in system verification, validation, and technical review activities.
- Contribute to engineering solutions that improve mission effectiveness across missile defense and space operations programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited institution
- 2 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI access
- Experience executing, supporting, or analyzing military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) frameworks
- Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages
- Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based sensors, tracking systems, or orbital mechanics
- Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies
- Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative engineering teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required
- Direct experience with Missile Defense Advanced Simulation (MDASim)
- Experience supporting Missile Defense Space Tool (MDST) environments
- Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground tests, flight tests, or wargaming exercises
- Experience with MBSE tools such as CAMEO, MagicDraw, or similar modeling platforms
- Understanding of Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
- Knowledge of missile defense architectures, threat modeling, and sensor phenomenology
- Experience developing systems engineering artifacts, requirements traceability, and technical documentation
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
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.
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.
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.
Systems Engineer 2
Junior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $90,000 - $117,000 | Travel: Yes (10%) | Onsite: Colorado Springs, CO
Support mission-critical missile defense and space surveillance capabilities—developing systems engineering artifacts, requirements, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions that enable advanced threat modeling and simulation environments supporting the Missile Defense Agency and national defense missions.
- Support capability elicitation activities and derive system requirements to support new development efforts.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define, refine, and improve systems engineering processes and procedures.
- Research missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, orbital mechanics, and threat trajectory modeling.
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts supporting software development, integration, and testing activities.
- Assist with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) model development and maintenance.
- Support the creation and refinement of technical documentation, requirements specifications, interface definitions, and user guides.
- Conduct data analysis and support automation efforts to improve engineering workflows and simulation capabilities.
- Provide technical briefings and presentations to customers, stakeholders, and program leadership.
- Support training, onboarding, and user orientation activities for modeling and simulation tools.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure simulation tools accurately represent current and emerging threat environments.
- Participate in system verification, validation, and technical review activities.
- Contribute to engineering solutions that improve mission effectiveness across missile defense and space operations programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited institution
- 2 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI access
- Experience executing, supporting, or analyzing military Modeling & Simulation (M&S) frameworks
- Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages
- Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based sensors, tracking systems, or orbital mechanics
- Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies
- Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative engineering teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% as required
- Direct experience with Missile Defense Advanced Simulation (MDASim)
- Experience supporting Missile Defense Space Tool (MDST) environments
- Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground tests, flight tests, or wargaming exercises
- Experience with MBSE tools such as CAMEO, MagicDraw, or similar modeling platforms
- Understanding of Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
- Knowledge of missile defense architectures, threat modeling, and sensor phenomenology
- Experience developing systems engineering artifacts, requirements traceability, and technical documentation
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
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.
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.
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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