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Top Secret/SCI
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Software Engineer Level 2
Mid–Senior Level | $150,000–$172,000 | Fort Meade, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Advance national security through elegant code and engineered precision. Join the mission at Caribou Thunder.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software systems, modifying existing code and adding new capabilities.
• Debug and troubleshoot software to correct defects and enhance system performance.
• Lead or contribute to development teams working across critical software integration, modeling, and performance validation.
• Implement advanced algorithms using scientific and mathematical models to forecast system behavior and outcomes.
• Develop and execute test procedures, validate system performance, and ensure mission readiness.
• Manage software development across multiple phases, ensuring code quality and design traceability.
• Collaborate with system engineers, users, and stakeholders to refine and implement technical solutions.
• Author and review software documentation, ensuring alignment with government standards and best practices.
• Work in UNIX or Windows environments, building and deploying applications using DevOps pipelines.
Is This You?
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience on contracts of similar scope and complexity; OR 14+ years without a degree
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Traits: Technically driven, collaborative, self-starting, and solution-oriented with a deep understanding of secure software development
Core Skills
Required:
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, and Python for building complex mission software on UNIX or Windows platforms
• Experience in software architecture, system integration, and performance optimization
• Ability to design and implement complex algorithms to meet performance and operational goals
• Demonstrated experience with debugging, code review, and structured testing methodologies
• Skilled in creating technical documentation and leading or participating in development reviews
Preferred:
• DevOps tools and practices including Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and Packer
• CI/CD experience with tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo
• Familiarity with modeling & simulation, data repository design, and configuration management
• Ability to work in fast-paced, classified environments while maintaining compliance and security standards
Bonus: You’re passionate about crafting systems that matter, thrive in secure mission environments, and bring precision to every phase of the software lifecycle
📝 If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
• Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
• Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
• Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – Empowering youth for careers in national security
Mid–Senior Level | $150,000–$172,000 | Fort Meade, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Advance national security through elegant code and engineered precision. Join the mission at Caribou Thunder.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software systems, modifying existing code and adding new capabilities.
• Debug and troubleshoot software to correct defects and enhance system performance.
• Lead or contribute to development teams working across critical software integration, modeling, and performance validation.
• Implement advanced algorithms using scientific and mathematical models to forecast system behavior and outcomes.
• Develop and execute test procedures, validate system performance, and ensure mission readiness.
• Manage software development across multiple phases, ensuring code quality and design traceability.
• Collaborate with system engineers, users, and stakeholders to refine and implement technical solutions.
• Author and review software documentation, ensuring alignment with government standards and best practices.
• Work in UNIX or Windows environments, building and deploying applications using DevOps pipelines.
Is This You?
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience on contracts of similar scope and complexity; OR 14+ years without a degree
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Traits: Technically driven, collaborative, self-starting, and solution-oriented with a deep understanding of secure software development
Core Skills
Required:
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, and Python for building complex mission software on UNIX or Windows platforms
• Experience in software architecture, system integration, and performance optimization
• Ability to design and implement complex algorithms to meet performance and operational goals
• Demonstrated experience with debugging, code review, and structured testing methodologies
• Skilled in creating technical documentation and leading or participating in development reviews
Preferred:
• DevOps tools and practices including Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and Packer
• CI/CD experience with tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo
• Familiarity with modeling & simulation, data repository design, and configuration management
• Ability to work in fast-paced, classified environments while maintaining compliance and security standards
Bonus: You’re passionate about crafting systems that matter, thrive in secure mission environments, and bring precision to every phase of the software lifecycle
📝 If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
• Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
• Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
• Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – Empowering youth for careers in national security
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