Software Engineer IV

Software Engineer IV

Location: Onsite – Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule: Full Time

Salary: $125K-$135K

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a Software Engineer IV to support a national defense contract. This role will work on-site in a classified environment and be responsible for developing and implementing software updates that best meet changing customer needs on a Missile Defense System Engineering Program.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Active Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM plus 9 years of experience
• OR Master’s degree in STEM plus 7 years of experience
• OR PhD plus 4 years of experience
• OR 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support advanced portions of the lifecycle of software development to include requirements definition, integration, and deployment.
• Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction.
• Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs.
• Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing software in object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, or Java.
• Development utilizing a Linux based development environment.
• Knowledge of various scripting languages and tools: Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with international sensors and fire control systems.
• Experience, interest, and aptitude in developing software focused on command and control threat tracking, track correlation, discrimination services, and reporting services
• Experience, interest, and aptitude in complex missile defense algorithms, associated software implementation, discrimination techniques, track correlation, and track processing.
• Interest and aptitude in designing and implementing software to solve complex algorithmic math and physics-based engagement planning problems.
• Interest and experience in using math and physics software applications
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.
• Proven communications skills with armed services & government customer.
• Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions based on limited direction and definition.
• Experience with Missile Defense Systems and Sense & Warn based systems.
• Experience working on CMMI Level 3+ programs.
• Security + Certification

ABOUT CARIBOU THUNDER

Caribou Thunder is a provider of global engineering services since 2006. The company is certified by the Small Business Administration as Women and Native American Owned, HUBZone and Small Disadvantaged Business, that has completed projects for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community in 22 countries around the globe and 35 states across America. We offer industry leading salaries as well as world class benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Plans, and 401k offerings. We offer challenging and exciting work opportunities with growth potential, within several Department of Defense contracts and have a turnover level much lower than industry averages due to our tradition of serving our employees with the highest level of support. Caribou Thunder Engineering Services is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, in which hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions. 

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