Posted today
DoE Q or L
Unspecified
Unspecified
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Software Architect
Mid-Senior Level | Competitive Salary (DOE) | Colorado Springs, CO | Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Architect, integrate, and sustain next-generation deep-space radar systems - where software architecture, systems engineering discipline, and operational precision directly impact global mission readiness. This is a high-visibility role supporting complex radar capabilities across CONUS and OCONUS environments.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
Required Qualifications
Citizenship & Clearance
Education & Experience
Technical Skills
Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
Mid-Senior Level | Competitive Salary (DOE) | Colorado Springs, CO | Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Architect, integrate, and sustain next-generation deep-space radar systems - where software architecture, systems engineering discipline, and operational precision directly impact global mission readiness. This is a high-visibility role supporting complex radar capabilities across CONUS and OCONUS environments.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
- Lead the architectural deployment and configuration strategy for DARC software across mission-critical radar systems
- Serve as the software architecture and integration authority during system integration, verification, validation, and operational deployments
- Analyze system-level software behavior in live operational environments to identify root causes, define corrective actions, and resolve deficiencies
- Define interface contracts, integration requirements, and architectural constraints for current and future software releases in collaboration with distributed development teams
- Develop and maintain system specifications, architectural artifacts, and operational documentation to ensure long-term traceability and mission stability
Required Qualifications
Citizenship & Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Science or related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience
OR
- Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
OR
- PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience
Technical Skills
- Experience defining, reviewing, and governing software architectures implemented in C++, Java, and JavaScript environments
- Understanding of UI/UX architectural patterns and system-level integration of React.js-based interfaces
- Strong ability to analyze complex, distributed software systems and resolve architectural, configuration, and integration issues
- Experience designing and supporting containerized architectures using Kubernetes or Docker
- Virtualization architecture experience (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V)
- Experience integrating or supporting analytical tools such as MATLAB within larger system workflows
- Familiarity with Linux (Red Hat) and Windows operating systems from a configuration and integration perspective
- Experience working in Agile environments using JIRA and Confluence, with emphasis on requirements tracking, documentation, and cross-team coordination
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ certification required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience defining or supporting architectures involving Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Experience supporting Radar Signal Processing systems at the architectural or software integration level
- Prior OCONUS deployment experience supporting large, integrated operational teams
- Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, and operational readiness in mission-critical environments
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
group id: 10496462
N
