Principal Software Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Principal Software Systems Integration & Test Engineer

5+ Years Experience | Colorado Springs, CO | Active TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Help integrate and validate next-generation Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) systems - ensuring mission-critical radar technology performs flawlessly for global space domain awareness and national defense operations.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Support integration and testing of the DARC radar system, ensuring software and hardware components operate together effectively in operational environments.
  
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and reports supporting system-level verification and validation.
  
• Perform software testing and troubleshooting for radar system software components and associated processing systems.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to coordinate integration activities across multiple disciplines.
  
• Support early use operations and training for the DARC radar system at operational sites.
  
• Develop and implement test automation solutions to improve system verification efficiency.
  
• Document test requirements, procedures, methodologies, and results in the program's requirements management systems.
  
• Participate in test readiness reviews and system-level integration planning to ensure mission and program requirements are met.
  
• Support Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) activities for hardware and software configuration items.
  
• Travel approximately 50% to CONUS and OCONUS locations to support system integration and testing activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with:
  
  • 5+ years of experience OR
    
  • 3+ years with a Master's degree OR
    
  • 2+ years with a PhD
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application
  
• Experience with programming or analysis tools such as MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or similar languages
  
• Experience executing formal requirements verification test procedures
  
• Experience developing software requirement verification procedures
  
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally
  
• Experience supporting software integration, troubleshooting, and system testing activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with missile defense, space tracking, or satellite operations environments
  
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary Integration & Test teams
  
• Experience integrating large complex systems consisting of both hardware and software elements
  
• Experience supporting large ground data processing system integration
  
• Experience with radar signal processing algorithms or radar software integration
  
• Experience supporting Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) of hardware and software configuration items
  
• Experience documenting integration plans, procedures, results, and deficiency reports
  
• Experience performing international system integration or test activities
  
• Knowledge of software integration and test methodologies
  
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
  
• CompTIA Security+ certification
  
• SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) certification

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

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.