Aug 20
Secret
$73,000 - $90,000
Engineering - Systems
Newport News, VA (On-Site/Office)
Systems Engineer
$73,000 – $90,000 | Newport News, VA | Interim Secret Clearance Required
Shape the future of data-driven defense systems.
Join Caribou Thunder as a Systems Engineer, where you’ll design, optimize, and sustain advanced data management and analytics systems that enable real-time decision-making for mission success. You’ll work across functional teams to ensure system integrity from concept to deployment—fusing technology, data, and strategy to deliver lasting impact.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Design, implement, and manage data ingestion and synchronization processes across multiple systems.
• Develop data models and architectures that enhance consistency, scalability, and accessibility.
• Write precise, testable requirements with clear acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to transform business needs into technical solutions.
• Conduct data analysis, quality assessments, and continuous process improvements.
• Support full software and system development life cycles—from requirements through testing and fielding.
• Lead independent investigations and deliver technical recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with geographically dispersed development teams to maintain compliance with evolving standards.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related STEM field
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related role
• Experience with data analytics and management tools
• Proficiency in SQL and data query languages
• Familiarity with data ingestion and synchronization methods
• Strong understanding of logical and physical data models
• Experience writing technical documentation and requirements
• U.S. citizenship with active Interim Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a related field
• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, data analytics, or data architecture
• Experience with cloud data platforms and big data technologies
• Knowledge of MBSE tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes
• Familiarity with DoDAF models and Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Cross-platform experience (Windows, Unix/Linux) and virtualization tools
• System administration experience (Solaris/Linux and Windows)
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Active TS/SCI clearance
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
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. Apply and let’s connect.
$73,000 – $90,000 | Newport News, VA | Interim Secret Clearance Required
Shape the future of data-driven defense systems.
Join Caribou Thunder as a Systems Engineer, where you’ll design, optimize, and sustain advanced data management and analytics systems that enable real-time decision-making for mission success. You’ll work across functional teams to ensure system integrity from concept to deployment—fusing technology, data, and strategy to deliver lasting impact.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Design, implement, and manage data ingestion and synchronization processes across multiple systems.
• Develop data models and architectures that enhance consistency, scalability, and accessibility.
• Write precise, testable requirements with clear acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to transform business needs into technical solutions.
• Conduct data analysis, quality assessments, and continuous process improvements.
• Support full software and system development life cycles—from requirements through testing and fielding.
• Lead independent investigations and deliver technical recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with geographically dispersed development teams to maintain compliance with evolving standards.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related STEM field
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related role
• Experience with data analytics and management tools
• Proficiency in SQL and data query languages
• Familiarity with data ingestion and synchronization methods
• Strong understanding of logical and physical data models
• Experience writing technical documentation and requirements
• U.S. citizenship with active Interim Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a related field
• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, data analytics, or data architecture
• Experience with cloud data platforms and big data technologies
• Knowledge of MBSE tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes
• Familiarity with DoDAF models and Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Cross-platform experience (Windows, Unix/Linux) and virtualization tools
• System administration experience (Solaris/Linux and Windows)
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Active TS/SCI clearance
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
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. Apply and let’s connect.
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