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Secret
Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Newport News, VA (On-Site/Office)
Test Engineer Jr
$70,000–$85,000 | Newport News, VA | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)
Test the technology that commands the battlefield. Join Caribou Thunder to validate next-generation defense systems for joint and multinational operations.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and execute unit, functional, system, and integration tests across various architectures and platforms
Author and manage test cases, test plans, and test documentation, ensuring traceability to system requirements
Perform hands-on testing in Linux and Windows environments, identifying issues and collaborating with developers to resolve them
Serve as an individual contributor on an Agile Scrum team, supporting continuous integration and iterative testing
Support product demonstrations, gather user experience (UX) feedback, and contribute to software documentation
Troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with developers, systems engineers, and product owners
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship with a final Secret clearance
0-3+ years of professional experience in software/system testing
Experience designing and executing test steps, test cases, and test plans
Ability to map test cases to functional requirements
Familiarity with both Linux (user level) and Windows operating systems
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication in a team environment
Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed for system demonstrations and test events
Preferred Qualifications
Top Secret / SCI clearance
CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT Level II compliance)
System administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows (Client and Server)
Familiarity with GCCS-J (Global Command and Control System – Joint) or similar C2 systems
Understanding of Agile Software Development and Scrum team dynamics
Experience with:
Automated software testing tools and frameworks
DevSecOps workflows and pipelines
Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools
Automated container deployment and vulnerability scanning
Performance testing and software debugging
Network fundamentals and troubleshooting
Proficiency using the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
Strong technical curiosity and desire to experiment with emerging testing libraries and tools
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help ensure the readiness and resilience of America’s most trusted Command and Control platform.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and trusted Department of Defense (DoD) engineering services provider. We specialize in systems integration, cybersecurity, software development, and satellite communications across mission-critical programs and classified environments.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Mission-Driven Engineering – Every test you run supports real-world military readiness
• Stable Cleared Roles – Long-term contracts in defense and intelligence environments
• Career Growth Pathways – Move into test lead, systems, or software engineering roles
• National Security Impact – Be part of the team that secures the battlespace
$70,000–$85,000 | Newport News, VA | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)
Test the technology that commands the battlefield. Join Caribou Thunder to validate next-generation defense systems for joint and multinational operations.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and execute unit, functional, system, and integration tests across various architectures and platforms
Author and manage test cases, test plans, and test documentation, ensuring traceability to system requirements
Perform hands-on testing in Linux and Windows environments, identifying issues and collaborating with developers to resolve them
Serve as an individual contributor on an Agile Scrum team, supporting continuous integration and iterative testing
Support product demonstrations, gather user experience (UX) feedback, and contribute to software documentation
Troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with developers, systems engineers, and product owners
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship with a final Secret clearance
0-3+ years of professional experience in software/system testing
Experience designing and executing test steps, test cases, and test plans
Ability to map test cases to functional requirements
Familiarity with both Linux (user level) and Windows operating systems
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication in a team environment
Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed for system demonstrations and test events
Preferred Qualifications
Top Secret / SCI clearance
CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT Level II compliance)
System administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows (Client and Server)
Familiarity with GCCS-J (Global Command and Control System – Joint) or similar C2 systems
Understanding of Agile Software Development and Scrum team dynamics
Experience with:
Automated software testing tools and frameworks
DevSecOps workflows and pipelines
Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools
Automated container deployment and vulnerability scanning
Performance testing and software debugging
Network fundamentals and troubleshooting
Proficiency using the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
Strong technical curiosity and desire to experiment with emerging testing libraries and tools
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help ensure the readiness and resilience of America’s most trusted Command and Control platform.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and trusted Department of Defense (DoD) engineering services provider. We specialize in systems integration, cybersecurity, software development, and satellite communications across mission-critical programs and classified environments.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Mission-Driven Engineering – Every test you run supports real-world military readiness
• Stable Cleared Roles – Long-term contracts in defense and intelligence environments
• Career Growth Pathways – Move into test lead, systems, or software engineering roles
• National Security Impact – Be part of the team that secures the battlespace
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