Software Engineer - Automated Test & Verification (Level 2 / Level 3)
Mid-Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $75,000 - $95,000 | Travel: As Required | Onsite: Huntsville, AL

Support mission-critical missile defense capabilities-developing automated test and verification software solutions that validate Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System requirements in support of the Missile Defense Agency’s national defense mission.

A Day in the Life - What you’ll do

Develop software products supporting Automated Test and Verification (ATV) activities for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System.

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain software solutions that automate system-level requirement verification efforts.

Support the development of automation frameworks and tools that improve testing efficiency, quality, and mission assurance.

Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, development, testing, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, product teams, and government stakeholders to develop and deliver technical solutions.

Support all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

Work with requirements management processes to ensure traceability, compliance, and successful verification of system capabilities.

Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting software development, testing, and verification activities.

Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and cross-functional engineering efforts.

Support continuous process improvement initiatives focused on software quality, automation, and operational effectiveness.

Contribute to mission-critical missile defense programs operating in fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline from an accredited institution

Level 2: 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience

Level 3: 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience

Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Experience supporting one or more phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including software requirements, design, development, integration, testing, or deployment

Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and tools including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Fisheye/Crucible

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and within collaborative engineering teams

Ability to work onsite in Huntsville, AL

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability

Experience supporting formal requirement verification and validation activities through testing methodologies

Knowledge of Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) systems and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs

Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and the Systems Engineering V-Model

Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Experience developing technical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional product teams

Experience developing software solutions supporting automated testing and verification environments

Professional software development experience using Python or similar programming languages

Experience using Jenkins, Elasticsearch, or similar DevOps and automation platforms

Experience serving in Agile leadership roles such as Scrum Master or Product Owner

Current CompTIA Security certification

Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, and execute technical efforts while maintaining a customer-focused mindset

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.