Systems Engineer II

Back Systems Engineer II Engineering Huntsville , Alabama Direct Hire Mar 10, 2026 Systems Engineer II 2+ Years | $60,000 - $80,000 | Huntsville, AL | Active Secret Clearance Required Help engineer the systems behind U.S. missile defense—developing requirements and architecture that power Ground Fire Control capabilities protecting the nation. A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Develop and support system requirements for the Ground Weapons System (GWS) and Ground Fire Control (GFC) mission software.
• Contribute to the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements analysis, architecture development, and system integration.
• Collaborate with software, test, and mission engineering teams to ensure requirements traceability and capability delivery.
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to support system architecture modeling and design.
• Assist in the verification and validation of system requirements supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission capabilities.
• Support the development of systems engineering documentation including specifications, use cases, and architecture descriptions.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, and program collaboration activities.
• Travel up to 10% to support program coordination and mission integration events. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
• 2 years of related systems engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 0-2 years of related experience with a Master's degree Technical Requirements
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
• Experience applying systems engineering methods to develop product and mission solutions
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools including DOORS, Cameo, and MBSE frameworks
• Experience supporting software development and requirements verification activities
• Experience supporting large-scale missile defense systems such as Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)
• Strong communication skills for technical collaboration and documentation
• Ability to think critically and translate concepts into engineering artifacts, presentations, and technical discussions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering teams
• 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
• Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program
• Experience supporting Battle Management or Fire Control systems
• MBSE or INCOSE certification
• Experience developing systems engineering artifacts including specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies 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. Apply Now Share This Post