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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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IT - Software
Owego, NY (On/Off-Site)
Software Engineer
Mid-Level | Salary - TBD | Owego, NY
Shape the code that powers tomorrow’s flight technology. Join Caribou Thunder’s software engineering team in Owego, NY — where your code directly enables mission systems, avionics, and flight platforms that protect and empower our nation’s aircrews.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced flight platforms.
• Develop software that interfaces with avionics hardware, sensors, and flight systems to provide operational capabilities to aircrews.
• Build and maintain simulation and mission system applications to support testing, validation, and aircrew training.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, code reviews, and integration activities both on-site and at partner facilities.
• Document all engineering work products in accordance with Engineering Data SDRL and configuration management standards.
Is This You?
• You’re passionate about aviation technology, embedded systems, and mission-critical software.
• You thrive in team-oriented environments where innovation and precision meet.
• You’re detail-focused, flexible, and driven to solve complex engineering challenges.
• You take pride in building reliable, high-performance systems that matter.
Core Skills
• Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, C#
• Tools/Environments: Microsoft Developer Studio, Git/GitLab, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Atlassian (Jira)
• Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Disciplines: Embedded Software Development, Hardware Interface, Integration & Testing
• Methodologies: Agile, Software Configuration Management (SCM), Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD)
Requirements & Qualifications
Required:
• U.S. Citizenship — This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance and work in a facility with special access.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM computing field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, integration, or testing (academic or professional).
• Academic or professional experience using C/C++, Java, C#, or Python in embedded or application development.
• Experience contributing to team-based software projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Developer Studio and version control tools (e.g., Git).
In lieu of a degree:
At least 10 years of experience in one or more applicable domain areas below.
Applicable Domain Expertise:
• Avionic Human Machine Interface (HMI) Design
• Glass Cockpit Design
• Tactical Communications and Data Links
• Military Aircraft Navigation Systems
• Embedded Mission Computing Processing Systems
• Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and Digital Backbone Networks
• Military Aircraft Sensor Systems
• Aircraft Survivability Systems
Desired Skills:
• Foundational understanding of software development methodologies, processes, and configuration management.
• Experience writing or debugging hardware control software.
• Experience developing software for Windows, Linux/Unix, or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab, Visual Studio, Eclipse, or Atlassian tools (Jira).
• Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or avionics systems software development.
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
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance and Military Leave Support
Mid-Level | Salary - TBD | Owego, NY
Shape the code that powers tomorrow’s flight technology. Join Caribou Thunder’s software engineering team in Owego, NY — where your code directly enables mission systems, avionics, and flight platforms that protect and empower our nation’s aircrews.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced flight platforms.
• Develop software that interfaces with avionics hardware, sensors, and flight systems to provide operational capabilities to aircrews.
• Build and maintain simulation and mission system applications to support testing, validation, and aircrew training.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, code reviews, and integration activities both on-site and at partner facilities.
• Document all engineering work products in accordance with Engineering Data SDRL and configuration management standards.
Is This You?
• You’re passionate about aviation technology, embedded systems, and mission-critical software.
• You thrive in team-oriented environments where innovation and precision meet.
• You’re detail-focused, flexible, and driven to solve complex engineering challenges.
• You take pride in building reliable, high-performance systems that matter.
Core Skills
• Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, C#
• Tools/Environments: Microsoft Developer Studio, Git/GitLab, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Atlassian (Jira)
• Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Disciplines: Embedded Software Development, Hardware Interface, Integration & Testing
• Methodologies: Agile, Software Configuration Management (SCM), Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD)
Requirements & Qualifications
Required:
• U.S. Citizenship — This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance and work in a facility with special access.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM computing field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, integration, or testing (academic or professional).
• Academic or professional experience using C/C++, Java, C#, or Python in embedded or application development.
• Experience contributing to team-based software projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Developer Studio and version control tools (e.g., Git).
In lieu of a degree:
At least 10 years of experience in one or more applicable domain areas below.
Applicable Domain Expertise:
• Avionic Human Machine Interface (HMI) Design
• Glass Cockpit Design
• Tactical Communications and Data Links
• Military Aircraft Navigation Systems
• Embedded Mission Computing Processing Systems
• Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and Digital Backbone Networks
• Military Aircraft Sensor Systems
• Aircraft Survivability Systems
Desired Skills:
• Foundational understanding of software development methodologies, processes, and configuration management.
• Experience writing or debugging hardware control software.
• Experience developing software for Windows, Linux/Unix, or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab, Visual Studio, Eclipse, or Atlassian tools (Jira).
• Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or avionics systems software development.
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
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance and Military Leave Support
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