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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Software
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
Principal Software Engineer
$95,000 - $115,000 | Huntsville, AL | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS Preferred)
Develop, test, and deliver advanced software solutions for missile defense and mission-critical systems—contribute to secure, resilient, and scalable applications that directly support U.S. warfighter readiness.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in C++ and Java
Write and optimize scripts in Python or other scripting languages to support automation and testing
Contribute to automated testing strategies to ensure robust and reliable software performance
Collaborate in Agile development teams to deliver high-quality code aligned with evolving mission needs
Support integration of software with hardware systems, ensuring seamless interoperability
Apply version control, build tools, and collaborative development practices to sustain code integrity
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5+ years of related experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM and 3+ years
Active DoD Secret clearance (in-scope, required at start)
Proficiency in C++ and Java software development
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming
Experience with Python or other scripting languages
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and processes
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Agile software development practices
Experience with low-level software-to-hardware interfaces
Knowledge of CMake build systems
Experience using gRPC for remote procedure calls
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 – Build software that powers missile defense and mission-critical systems
Elite Teams – Collaborate with engineers and developers solving the toughest national security challenges
Mission Readiness – Deliver resilient, secure, and scalable code that ensures operational success
Purpose-Driven Work – Your software directly supports U.S. defense and warfighter confidence
$95,000 - $115,000 | Huntsville, AL | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS Preferred)
Develop, test, and deliver advanced software solutions for missile defense and mission-critical systems—contribute to secure, resilient, and scalable applications that directly support U.S. warfighter readiness.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in C++ and Java
Write and optimize scripts in Python or other scripting languages to support automation and testing
Contribute to automated testing strategies to ensure robust and reliable software performance
Collaborate in Agile development teams to deliver high-quality code aligned with evolving mission needs
Support integration of software with hardware systems, ensuring seamless interoperability
Apply version control, build tools, and collaborative development practices to sustain code integrity
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5+ years of related experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM and 3+ years
Active DoD Secret clearance (in-scope, required at start)
Proficiency in C++ and Java software development
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming
Experience with Python or other scripting languages
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and processes
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Agile software development practices
Experience with low-level software-to-hardware interfaces
Knowledge of CMake build systems
Experience using gRPC for remote procedure calls
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 – Build software that powers missile defense and mission-critical systems
Elite Teams – Collaborate with engineers and developers solving the toughest national security challenges
Mission Readiness – Deliver resilient, secure, and scalable code that ensures operational success
Purpose-Driven Work – Your software directly supports U.S. defense and warfighter confidence
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