Senior Systems Engineer
PeopleTec, Inc., Huntsville, AL, United States
Opportunity
PeopleTec is currently seeking a
Senior Systems Engineer
to support our
Huntsville, AL
location. The Low Cost Containerized Munition (LCCM), part of Advanced Fires Project Office (AFPO), develops, integrates, and transitions weapon systems to meet Army operational needs. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a technical leader guiding requirements, architecture, integration, and test activities for LCCM systems. The senior engineer will provide expertise in ensuring system-level rigor, leading technical reviews, and advising government leadership on engineering risks and opportunities. This role requires a strong track record of systems engineering leadership on complex DoW programs and the ability to mentor junior engineers while driving execution across the system lifecycle.
Duties
Lead development and validation of system requirements and architecture for LCCM systems.
Guide system integration efforts and oversee technical performance analyses.
Lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure engineering rigor across the lifecycle.
Advise program leadership on system engineering risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
Oversee verification and validation planning and execution for prototypes and fielded systems.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
Support development of acquisition strategies and technical readiness assessments.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
15+ years of engineering experience, with significant DoD systems engineering leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading system design, integration, and test for complex defense systems.
Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies, digital engineering tools, and MBSE practices.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to brief senior Army and DoD leaders.
Travel: 20%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have a Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this clearance level during employment.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
Master's degree preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Desired Skills
Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with directed energy systems or other advanced weapon systems.
TS/SCI
Familiarity with Army acquisition pathways, including prototyping and rapid fielding.
Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with external test ranges.
EEO Statement
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using its online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
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PeopleTec is currently seeking a
Senior Systems Engineer
to support our
Huntsville, AL
location. The Low Cost Containerized Munition (LCCM), part of Advanced Fires Project Office (AFPO), develops, integrates, and transitions weapon systems to meet Army operational needs. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a technical leader guiding requirements, architecture, integration, and test activities for LCCM systems. The senior engineer will provide expertise in ensuring system-level rigor, leading technical reviews, and advising government leadership on engineering risks and opportunities. This role requires a strong track record of systems engineering leadership on complex DoW programs and the ability to mentor junior engineers while driving execution across the system lifecycle.
Duties
Lead development and validation of system requirements and architecture for LCCM systems.
Guide system integration efforts and oversee technical performance analyses.
Lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure engineering rigor across the lifecycle.
Advise program leadership on system engineering risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
Oversee verification and validation planning and execution for prototypes and fielded systems.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
Support development of acquisition strategies and technical readiness assessments.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
15+ years of engineering experience, with significant DoD systems engineering leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading system design, integration, and test for complex defense systems.
Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies, digital engineering tools, and MBSE practices.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to brief senior Army and DoD leaders.
Travel: 20%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have a Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this clearance level during employment.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
Master's degree preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Desired Skills
Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with directed energy systems or other advanced weapon systems.
TS/SCI
Familiarity with Army acquisition pathways, including prototyping and rapid fielding.
Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with external test ranges.
EEO Statement
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using its online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
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