Systems Engineer Level IV

8+ Years |$100,000 - $125,000 | Huntsville, AL | Active Secret Clearance Required Lead the systems engineering behind missile defense capabilities-shaping requirements, guiding technical teams, and helping deliver Ground Fire Control systems that protect the United States. A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Serve as Product Owner for the Systems Engineering team, helping define the roadmap, vision, and priorities for Ground Fire Control (GFC) capabilities.
• Develop and manage system requirements supporting the Ground Weapons System (GWS) mission on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Estimate, plan, and schedule technical work for engineering teams while tracking progress metrics and presenting updates to program leadership.
• Contribute technically to the systems engineering team by supporting architecture development, requirements analysis, and capability integration.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure requirements traceability and successful capability delivery.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to support architecture modeling and systems development.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts including specifications, interface documentation, architecture descriptions, and trade studies.
• Support technical reviews, engineering discussions, and integration activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel up to 10% to support program coordination and mission integration efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university. Experience Requirements

• 8 years of related systems engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree

• 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree

• 4 years of related experience with a PhD Technical Requirements

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes

• Proven experience applying systems engineering methods to develop mission systems and technical solutions

• Experience supporting software development and requirements verification activities

• Experience with systems engineering tools including DOORS, Cameo, and MBSE frameworks

• Experience supporting large-scale missile defense systems such as Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)

• Experience serving as a Product Owner or leading a technical team of 5 or more personnel

• Experience estimating, planning, and scheduling software development work for engineering teams

• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines

• Ability to think critically and translate concepts into technical documentation, presentations, and engineering discussions

• Ability to support an in-person / closed-area development environment

• Ability to travel up to 10% to support mission needs

• Active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mathematics or Physics

• Experience supporting Battle Management or Fire Control systems

• MBSE or INCOSE certification

• Product Owner or Agile certifications

• Experience developing systems engineering artifacts including specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies

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.

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.