Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Kinematic) Jobs

A Day in the Life: What you'll doDevelop and generate high-fidelity missile trajectory data and threat scenarios using modeling & simulation toolsAnalyze customer scenario requirements, provide feedback, and ensure final products meet mission objectives and technical specificationsBuild end-to-end threat attack laydowns, simulating adversary tactics, missile selection, and warhead assignmentCollaborate with systems engineers and software developers to troubleshoot models, improve tools, and deliver simulation products on tight timelinesRequired Qualifications Level 2 (2+ Years or Master's 0-2 Years) Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or Master's degreeActive DoD Secret clearance required to startExperience in modeling and simulationKnowledge of missile systems and six degrees of freedom (6 DoF) trajectory modelingFamiliarity with missile defense system components and interoperabilityUnderstanding of Linux and Windows environmentsAbility to work independently and within team environmentsStrong time management and scheduling skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsWillingness to travel up to 10%Level 3 (5+ Years / Advanced Degree with Experience) Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ yearActive DoD Secret clearance required to startExperience in modeling and simulationStrong knowledge of missile systems and 6 DoF trajectory modelingExperience with missile defense system components and interoperabilityExperience working in Linux and Windows environmentsExperience in testing, troubleshooting, and quality controlAbility to lead projects, manage schedules, and delegate tasksStrong communication and organizational skillsWillingness to travel up to 10%Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of missile targeting, allocation, and adversary ("Red Force") threat laydownsExperience with infrared (IR) and radar cross section (RCS) signature modelingExperience in systems engineering and/or software development and testing (Agile methodologies preferred) Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground test events or exercisesActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityCaribou 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. 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.