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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
IT - Software
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
$120,000 - $140,000 | Huntsville, AL | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS Preferred)
Advance the development of complex defense software systems—design, build, and integrate resilient code that ensures mission-critical systems deliver reliable performance for the warfighter.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and sustain software applications in C++ and Java
Write and maintain scripts in Python or other scripting languages to support automation and testing workflows
Develop and execute automated testing frameworks to validate software reliability and performance
Contribute to Agile development cycles, collaborating with engineers and mission experts to meet evolving requirements
Integrate software with hardware systems, ensuring compatibility and mission readiness
Support continuous integration, configuration management, and build processes for large-scale systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 9+ years of related experience, OR Master’s degree and 7+ years, OR PhD and 4+ years
Active DoD Secret clearance (in-scope, required at start)
Proficiency in C++ and Java development
Experience with Python or other scripting languages
Experience designing and executing automated testing frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Agile software development practices
Experience with low-level software-to-hardware interfaces
Knowledge of CMake build systems
Experience with gRPC frameworks
CompTIA Security+ certification
Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Tactical Impact – Deliver advanced software solutions that strengthen missile defense and mission-critical systems
Elite Teams – Work with top engineers and developers advancing national security missions
Mission Readiness – Ensure software resilience, interoperability, and performance under demanding conditions
Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly supports warfighter confidence and defense operations
$120,000 - $140,000 | Huntsville, AL | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS Preferred)
Advance the development of complex defense software systems—design, build, and integrate resilient code that ensures mission-critical systems deliver reliable performance for the warfighter.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and sustain software applications in C++ and Java
Write and maintain scripts in Python or other scripting languages to support automation and testing workflows
Develop and execute automated testing frameworks to validate software reliability and performance
Contribute to Agile development cycles, collaborating with engineers and mission experts to meet evolving requirements
Integrate software with hardware systems, ensuring compatibility and mission readiness
Support continuous integration, configuration management, and build processes for large-scale systems
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 9+ years of related experience, OR Master’s degree and 7+ years, OR PhD and 4+ years
Active DoD Secret clearance (in-scope, required at start)
Proficiency in C++ and Java development
Experience with Python or other scripting languages
Experience designing and executing automated testing frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Agile software development practices
Experience with low-level software-to-hardware interfaces
Knowledge of CMake build systems
Experience with gRPC frameworks
CompTIA Security+ certification
Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Tactical Impact – Deliver advanced software solutions that strengthen missile defense and mission-critical systems
Elite Teams – Work with top engineers and developers advancing national security missions
Mission Readiness – Ensure software resilience, interoperability, and performance under demanding conditions
Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly supports warfighter confidence and defense operations
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