Senior Systems Engineer (Product Owner

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Level | $105,000 - $140,000 | Omaha, NE | Active Top Secret Clearance Required

Support one of the nation's most critical strategic defense missions by developing next-generation command and control (C2) and mission planning software for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). Join a high-performing DevSecOps team supporting the Strategic Mission Planning and Execution System (SMPES), where you'll build secure, modern, web-based Java applications that enable nuclear mission planning and execution capabilities for the U.S. nuclear enterprise.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain modern web-based Java applications supporting strategic mission planning and command and control (C2) operations.
• Develop secure software capabilities supporting the Strategic Mission Planning and Execution System (SMPES) within a DevSecOps software factory.
• Collaborate daily with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product owners, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical software solutions.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Develop new software features while enhancing existing capabilities supporting strategic nuclear command and control operations.
• Integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle by following DevSecOps best practices and secure coding standards.
• Design, implement, and execute automated unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid, secure, and repeatable software delivery.
• Troubleshoot software defects, analyze system performance, and implement improvements that enhance system functionality and mission effectiveness.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation supporting software design, architecture, testing, and deployment activities.
• Participate in peer code reviews and technical design discussions to ensure high-quality, maintainable software solutions.
• Support the modernization of legacy mission systems through adoption of modern software architectures, web technologies, and Agile development methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience developing object-oriented software applications using Java.
• Experience developing or supporting modern web-based software applications.
• Experience working within Agile Scrum software development environments.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and modern software development practices.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary Agile engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense command and control (C2) systems.
• Experience supporting U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) or strategic deterrence missions.
• Experience working within DevSecOps software factories.
• Experience developing secure, mission-critical software systems.
• Experience with Java enterprise frameworks and modern web technologies.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and distributed applications.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar technologies.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience working within classified software development environments.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and cybersecurity principles.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense 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, DevSecOps, 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.