Systems Engineer

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Systems Engineerto support our National Capital Region (Fort Belvoir VA; Crystal City VA; Pentagon)location.

We are seeking a mission-focused and technically skilled Systems Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Project Office ultimately enabling the Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO). This role provides critical technical guidance and expertise across a portfolio of rapid prototyping and Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. The engineer works closely with government military and industry partners to support the delivery of joint C-sUAS solutions that detect track identify and defeat hostile small UAS threats. This includes providing technical assessments and informing acquisition strategies for rapidly fielded capabilities. The role requires the ability to operate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment focused on experimentation prototyping and continuous refinement to address evolving operational demands.

Duties:

• Provide expert technical advice and support to the Joint C-sUAS Office on all engineering aspects of C-sUAS programs and initiatives.
• Assist in the technical evaluation of C-sUAS technologies and prototypes including assessments of performance maturity (TRL) and suitability for rapid fielding.
• Support the planning and execution of C-sUAS tests demonstrations experiments and prototyping events providing technical oversight and analysis.
• Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and other key meetings providing technical insights and recommendations.
• Advise on the application of Army acquisition policies procedures and best practices to C-sUAS RDT&E and prototyping efforts.
• Evaluate and document system architectures ensuring alignment with joint C-sUAS requirements and interoperability goals.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings reports and recommendations to inform acquisition strategies and fielding decisions.
• Collaborate with government military and industry stakeholders to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Assist in the development of technical documentation supporting acquisition decisions.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10 years of relevant systems engineering experience with a strong focus on DoD or Army acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Army acquisition processes (e.g. Adaptive Acquisition Framework Acquisition Requirements Packages etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of the full system development lifecycle including requirements design integration and test.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and technical risks.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary cross-organizational teams.
• Familiarity with C-sUAS concepts systems and emerging threats across the air and electromagnetic spectrum or related air defense electronic warfare or sensor systems.
• Experience supporting capability demonstrations or field testing of integrated defense systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Must have a current drivers license.
• Travel: 25%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during employment. TS/SCI preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering physics computer science or a related technical field.
• Masters degree preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with C-sUAS or related air defense electronic warfare or sensor systems.
• Familiarity with digital engineering or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices.
• Understanding of Joint warfighting requirements and integration challenges.

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 companys 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 its 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.

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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 and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec Inc.

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