Senior Electrical / Systems Engineer

Level III–IV | 5–8+ Years Experience | Huntsville, AL | Active Secret Clearance Required | On-Site

Bring specialized E3 and HEMP engineering expertise to complex defense hardware—performing analysis, qualification testing, technical reviews, and environmental validation in support of mission-critical systems.

A Day in the Life - What You’ll Do

• Perform E3 and HEMP analysis, modeling, testing, and verification of complex defense hardware and integrated systems.
• Use the Ansys engineering suite to perform E3 and HEMP analysis and support system qualification and verification activities.
• Develop technical analyses, test plans, procedures, reports, and presentations for major technical milestone reviews with Government customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute environmental qualification testing while collaborating with engineering teams, suppliers, stakeholders, and Government customers.
• Evaluate vendor documentation, engineering drawings, specifications, and datasheets to verify compliance with technical and program requirements.
• Support multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving electrical, systems, thermal, and structural disciplines.

Required Qualifications

Level III:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 5+ years of related experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience; OR
• PhD with 1+ year of related experience.

Level IV:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 8+ years of related experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of related experience; OR
• PhD with 4+ years of related experience.

Required for Both Levels:

• Current, active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application and required to start.
• Experience with E3 (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects) testing and analysis.
• Experience with HEMP (High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse) testing and analysis.
• Experience using the Ansys suite for E3 and HEMP analysis.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-464.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-188-125-1/2.
• Knowledge of the IEC 61000 series.
• Experience developing and presenting technical content for milestone technical reviews with Government customers.
• Ability to work full-time in an in-office/closed-area environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with thermal analysis using Ansys Icepak.
• Experience with structural analysis using NX, Femap, and/or Abaqus.
• Knowledge of environmental qualification requirements, including MIL-STD-810.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale environmental qualification test campaigns.
• Experience developing qualification test plans, procedures, and final test reports.
• Experience coordinating supplier contracts, technical stakeholders, and test execution activities.
• Experience reviewing 2D electrical drawings in accordance with applicable ASME standards.
• Experience with engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP.
• Experience evaluating vendor documentation, specifications, and datasheets to ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Exposure to DOORS and/or Cameo.
• Familiarity with MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, and MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1366 and MIL-STD-1472.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-31000.
• Thermal and structural analysis experience is strongly preferred for candidates being considered for a full-time multidisciplinary engineering role.

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.