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Senior Systems Engineer

PeopleTec
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
4901 Corporate Drive Northwest (Show on map)
Feb 11, 2025

Senior Systems Engineer
Job Locations

US-AL-Huntsville


ID
2025-4399

Category
Engineering & Science

Position Type
Regular Full-Time



Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

PeopleTec is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide support to the Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures (MDA/TC) Program Office. Duties will include supporting target programs throughout the development life-cycle in identifying, analyzing, planning, and directing implementation of resolution/mitigation initiatives for programmatic issues bearing on timely and efficient execution of the program and/or which affect the acquisition of targets and launch vehicles required for Missile Defense System testing and support to other agencies. Duties will also include engineering analysis and developing technical assessments for target systems, including proposed or requested changes, deviations and waivers to guidance, technical and performance specifications, and procedures to support decision affecting acquisition and/or mission execution.

Duties:

    Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment providing technical expertise to assist the Government in the oversight of program acquisition and development activities
  • Serve as point of contact for: document reviews, Objective Evidence verification, Entrance and Exit Criteria tailoring for major milestone reviews, status of target systems, process questions, and working groups and boards
  • Work with MDA/TC Program Chief Engineers (CE), Chief Product Engineers (CPE) and other propulsion systems team members
  • Develop executive briefings, analysis and summaries a needed to support program management, risk management, and other tasks as directed by customer
  • Provide "boots on the ground" test and integration assessments of target buildup and report daily to Government Customer and provide Government Customer with hardware closeout recommendations, coordination and updated hardware status
  • Provides engineering review of other Long Range Targets Office (TCI) program hardware changes and provide an Engineering assessment of objective evidence products for upcoming Design Review
  • Work with Chief Engineers, Program Managers and Product Engineers and Managers to support major Engineering, Technical and Test Reviews while supporting appropriate target and propulsion system technical boards
  • Maintain configuration control of briefings, white papers, analysis and program documents
  • Identify, analyze, and direct implementation of resolution/mitigation initiatives for programmatic issues bearing on timely and efficient execution of the program
  • Proactively identify risks, factors and issues that could affect program execution from a cost, performance, schedule, or political perspective. Develop and coordinate mitigation and resolution plans with internal MDA and external stakeholders, in accordance with MDA and MDA/TC Risk Management guidance / policies


Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
  • Demonstrated ability to review large amounts of engineering and other technical information, summarize and synthesize the key points to provide technical recommendations.
  • Experience analyzing missile / rocket program hardware changes and providing an engineering based assessment of: the effects of changes on the systems; and potential technical, cost and schedule effects on program of record
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

  • Masters in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math, etc.) with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project OR Bachelor's in STEM field with 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of engineering and propulsions systems principles
  • Experience with US Department of Defense weapon systems design, systems engineering, development, testing, system integration, fielding, and operations
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint to include chart creation, use of multiple templates, image manipulation, and drawing objects; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Organized; self-starter; good time management; ability to work independently and in multiple teams; adaptable; detail-oriented; good proof-reading skills
  • Experience as a Department of Defense civilian or government contractor
  • Experience in development and planning of alternate courses of action
  • Experience with Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures
  • Experience in proper marking of Classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Knowledge of basic statistics
  • Public speaking/presentation skills


Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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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 our 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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