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Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$80,000 - $92,000
Engineering - Systems
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Systems Engineer 2/3 (Missile Threat Modeling & Simulation)
2–5+ Years | Level 2 $80,000 - $92,000 | Level 3 $92,000 - $116,000 | Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever SFB – Onsite) | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligible)
Engineer the threat models that shape missile defense strategy—where physics, intelligence, and simulation converge to protect the nation.
A Day in the Life - What you’ll do
Develop, document, and manage requirements for high-fidelity missile threat models across kinematic, RF, and IR signature domains
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to design, validate, and deliver accurate modeling & simulation products
Support modeling of missile trajectories, signatures, and system behaviors used in Missile Defense Agency (MDA) simulations and ground test events
Perform verification & validation (V&V) to ensure models meet performance, accuracy, and mission requirements while supporting Agile team delivery timelines
Required Qualifications
Level 2 (2+ Years or Master’s 0–2 Years)
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Master’s degree in STEM
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE); exposure to tools such as CAMEO or similar
Familiarity with systems engineering processes (including the Systems Engineering “V”)
Experience with requirements traceability
Exposure to modeling, simulation, and automation
Familiarity with missile flight characteristics, motion, and performance
Basic knowledge of RF and IR signature modeling concepts
Understanding of physical phenomena such as hard body heating and signature representation
Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Level 3 (5+ Years / Advanced Degree with Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year
Practical experience with MBSE and tools such as CAMEO
Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and lifecycle
Experience developing and managing requirements and traceability
Hands-on experience in modeling, simulation, and automation
Experience modeling IR signatures and radar cross-section (RCS) domains
Knowledge of missile flight characteristics, motion, and system performance
Understanding of thermal effects and signature modeling (e.g., hard body heating)
Ability to work independently and contribute to integrated product teams
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Clearance Requirements
Active DoD Secret clearance required to start
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret / SCI access
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience with MBSE tools (CAMEO or similar)
Advanced systems engineering background in missile defense or aerospace domains
Experience with missile system modeling, atmospheric dynamics, and performance analysis
Expertise in trajectory modeling, countermeasures, debris analysis, and signature modeling
Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
Strong understanding of missile flight dynamics and atmospheric interactions
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
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.
2–5+ Years | Level 2 $80,000 - $92,000 | Level 3 $92,000 - $116,000 | Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever SFB – Onsite) | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligible)
Engineer the threat models that shape missile defense strategy—where physics, intelligence, and simulation converge to protect the nation.
A Day in the Life - What you’ll do
Develop, document, and manage requirements for high-fidelity missile threat models across kinematic, RF, and IR signature domains
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to design, validate, and deliver accurate modeling & simulation products
Support modeling of missile trajectories, signatures, and system behaviors used in Missile Defense Agency (MDA) simulations and ground test events
Perform verification & validation (V&V) to ensure models meet performance, accuracy, and mission requirements while supporting Agile team delivery timelines
Required Qualifications
Level 2 (2+ Years or Master’s 0–2 Years)
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Master’s degree in STEM
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE); exposure to tools such as CAMEO or similar
Familiarity with systems engineering processes (including the Systems Engineering “V”)
Experience with requirements traceability
Exposure to modeling, simulation, and automation
Familiarity with missile flight characteristics, motion, and performance
Basic knowledge of RF and IR signature modeling concepts
Understanding of physical phenomena such as hard body heating and signature representation
Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Level 3 (5+ Years / Advanced Degree with Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year
Practical experience with MBSE and tools such as CAMEO
Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and lifecycle
Experience developing and managing requirements and traceability
Hands-on experience in modeling, simulation, and automation
Experience modeling IR signatures and radar cross-section (RCS) domains
Knowledge of missile flight characteristics, motion, and system performance
Understanding of thermal effects and signature modeling (e.g., hard body heating)
Ability to work independently and contribute to integrated product teams
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Clearance Requirements
Active DoD Secret clearance required to start
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret / SCI access
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience with MBSE tools (CAMEO or similar)
Advanced systems engineering background in missile defense or aerospace domains
Experience with missile system modeling, atmospheric dynamics, and performance analysis
Expertise in trajectory modeling, countermeasures, debris analysis, and signature modeling
Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC)
Strong understanding of missile flight dynamics and atmospheric interactions
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
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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