Test Engineer Junior

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one.

When you join Caribou Thunder, you’re not just contributing to the future, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.

Location:                    Colorado Springs, CO

Salary:                        $80k - $120k

Clearance:                 Active Top Secret/SCI

Education:                 Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Experience:               0-2 Years

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to support test and evaluation (T&E), systems integration, and verification activities for space and ground systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to test planning, execution, and analysis, ensuring system reliability and performance within a highly technical and mission-critical environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Develop and provide testing specifications for program-specific architecture documentation within the BH system.

2.    Recommend and implement automated testing approaches to optimize system validation.

3.    Deliver test results and analysis to support program configuration and architecture changes.

4.    Procure test equipment and develop test plans to evaluate software/hardware modifications and technology integration feasibility.

5.    Contribute to the creation of test plans, test reports, product assessments, and testing procedures, ensuring accurate, objective, and impartial verification.

6.    Author tailored Test Plans and assist in the development of the Master Test Strategy.

7.    Support BH system readiness reviews to ensure operational compliance.

8.    Provide verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications to Government leads.

9.    Ensure effective capacity planning and resource allocation to prioritize testing tasks.

10. Document lessons learned in Test Reports and provide actionable insights for mission partners and system users.

11. Implement test tools and DevOps methodologies for testing analysis and automation.

12. Provide SME input for the development of training materials and self-help FAQs.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    0 - 2 years of experience in test and evaluation (T&E) work.

2.    Experience in systems integration and systems engineering.

3.    Familiarity with space-ground testing activities and Operational Assessments.

4.    Experience with User Acceptance Testing.

5.    Knowledge of component and subsystem reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis to support Test Plans.

6.    M