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$145,000 - $175,000
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IT - Software
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
GFC Software Team Product Owner Level IV
8+ Years | $145,000 - $175,000 | Huntsville, AL | Active or Interim Secret Clearance Required
Lead the development of mission-critical missile defense software-guiding Agile teams while contributing directly to the code that powers Ground Fire Control capabilities protecting the United States.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
• Serve as Product Owner for the Ground Fire Control (GFC) software team, defining the product roadmap, vision, and priorities supporting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) mission.
• Estimate, plan, and schedule software development activities for the Agile Scrum team while tracking progress metrics and briefing program leadership.
• Develop and maintain mission software written primarily in Ada, with modular development in C++ integrated into the Ada-based system architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers and system stakeholders to translate mission requirements into actionable development tasks and capabilities.
• Contribute directly to software development, implementing complex algorithms and performance-critical capabilities supporting missile defense operations.
• Utilize Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage development tasks, documentation, and sprint planning activities.
• Support DevSecOps practices using CI/CD automation tools including Jenkins, Git/GitLab, and Ansible.
• Work in a Unix/Linux development environment supporting high-performance mission software.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, and system integration activities across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
Experience Requirements
• 8 years of related software engineering or systems development experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree
• 4 years of related experience with a PhD
• Maximum experience level not to exceed 14 years
Technical Requirements
• Recent and extensive experience developing software in Ada, C++, or Java
• Willingness to become highly proficient in Ada software development
• Experience leading a technical team of 5 or more engineers
• Experience estimating, planning, and scheduling software development work for engineering teams
• Experience working in Agile development environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD automation tools including Jenkins, Git/GitLab, and Ansible
• Unix/Linux operating system experience
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to understand complex algorithms and implement them in software
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to work across multiple technical domains
• Ability to support an in-person / closed-area development environment
• Active or Interim DoD Secret security clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program
• Experience with MATLAB and Python
• Extensive experience with Linux environments, scripting, and operations
• Advanced degree in Mathematics or Physics
• Strong background in mathematics including linear algebra, statistics, and algorithm development
• Knowledge of physics domains such as astrodynamics or orbital mechanics
• Experience with optimization algorithms
• Experience with planning and scheduling algorithms
• Experience with sensor modeling, communications modeling, or missile modeling
• Experience supporting Battle Management or Fire Control systems
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.
8+ Years | $145,000 - $175,000 | Huntsville, AL | Active or Interim Secret Clearance Required
Lead the development of mission-critical missile defense software-guiding Agile teams while contributing directly to the code that powers Ground Fire Control capabilities protecting the United States.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do
• Serve as Product Owner for the Ground Fire Control (GFC) software team, defining the product roadmap, vision, and priorities supporting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) mission.
• Estimate, plan, and schedule software development activities for the Agile Scrum team while tracking progress metrics and briefing program leadership.
• Develop and maintain mission software written primarily in Ada, with modular development in C++ integrated into the Ada-based system architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers and system stakeholders to translate mission requirements into actionable development tasks and capabilities.
• Contribute directly to software development, implementing complex algorithms and performance-critical capabilities supporting missile defense operations.
• Utilize Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage development tasks, documentation, and sprint planning activities.
• Support DevSecOps practices using CI/CD automation tools including Jenkins, Git/GitLab, and Ansible.
• Work in a Unix/Linux development environment supporting high-performance mission software.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, and system integration activities across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
Experience Requirements
• 8 years of related software engineering or systems development experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree
• 4 years of related experience with a PhD
• Maximum experience level not to exceed 14 years
Technical Requirements
• Recent and extensive experience developing software in Ada, C++, or Java
• Willingness to become highly proficient in Ada software development
• Experience leading a technical team of 5 or more engineers
• Experience estimating, planning, and scheduling software development work for engineering teams
• Experience working in Agile development environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD automation tools including Jenkins, Git/GitLab, and Ansible
• Unix/Linux operating system experience
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability to understand complex algorithms and implement them in software
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to work across multiple technical domains
• Ability to support an in-person / closed-area development environment
• Active or Interim DoD Secret security clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program
• Experience with MATLAB and Python
• Extensive experience with Linux environments, scripting, and operations
• Advanced degree in Mathematics or Physics
• Strong background in mathematics including linear algebra, statistics, and algorithm development
• Knowledge of physics domains such as astrodynamics or orbital mechanics
• Experience with optimization algorithms
• Experience with planning and scheduling algorithms
• Experience with sensor modeling, communications modeling, or missile modeling
• Experience supporting Battle Management or Fire Control systems
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.
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