Mission Test Engineer

Mission Test EngineerCaribou ThunderLocation: Longmont, CORequisition#: ND12169Date Posted: 1/4/2023Salary: $120k - $130kSecurity Clearance: Secret with ability to obtain TSSchedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 5:00pmEducation: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 5+ years Position SummaryCaribou Thunder is seeking a skilled Mission Test Engineer to join our Space Based Infrared Systems Organization. As an Mission Test Engineer, you will be responsible for operating the SBIRS software and providing support during warfighter training events. Your role will involve consulting with internal and external customers, performing software modifications, and maintaining event logs. This position requires onsite presence daily.
Join Caribou Thunder and play a crucial role in supporting U.S. Space Force Operations. Your expertise in operating and testing the SBIRS software and collaborating with customers during warfighter training events will contribute to the success of critical missions. As you advance in your qualifications, you will have the opportunity to take on more responsibilities and gain experience in event lead roles. Complete DescriptionAs an Mission Test Engineer at Caribou Thunder, you will be an integral part of the Space Based Infrared Systems Organization.

• Your primary responsibility will be to operate the SBIRS software and provide support during warfighter training events.
• You will consult with various internal and external customers before, during, and after these events to ensure smooth operations.
• You will train onsite to obtain and maintain initial qualifications, advancing through the organization to higher operator qualifications.
• You will operate the software to support warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment.
• Additionally, you will maintain event logs with shift details and perform modifications to SBIRS data files using a text file editor.
• Collaboration with senior SBIRS Ops personnel will be essential as you assist in configuring and troubleshooting the SBIRS software data.
• You will consult with users to determine software functionality and provide input to operator checklists.
• Regression testing of the SBIRS software after system software and cybersecurity updates will also be part of your responsibilities.
• As you progress through the normal training cycle, you will have the opportunity to gain event lead responsibilities.
• Assist in the general maintenance and upkeep of the SBIRS Operations Center and associated work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Basic understanding of Missile Defense System (MDS) exercise construct within a Combatant Commander’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Basic knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise LINUX (RHEL).
• Ability to maintain and follow documented processes and procedures.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
• Must work onsite daily with no option for remote/hybrid work.

Preferred Requirements

• SBIRS, Block 10, and/or GEO experience
• Mission and Payload experience
• State Of Health experience
• Experience in OPIR
• Communication Systems knowledge
• Communicating with customers
• Working in collaborative environment
• Top Secret clearance preferred
• Interface Control Document evaluation
• UNIX skills
• Knowledge of FORGE 

Company DescriptionCaribou Thunder, LLC is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in 2006. Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance in 35 states across the U.S. and 22 countries around the world. Caribou Thunder, LLC is an established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering engineering services worldwide.  We offer industry leading salaries, flexible work life balance, full range of benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k match).  Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career opportunities within a true team-based environment, where each and every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal supporting National Security programs. Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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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