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Project Engineer

PeopleTec


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support our Huntsville AL location.

The Project Engineer provides dedicated technical expertise engineering integration and project management support for Product Manager Scalable Hypersonics (PdM SHY). The position supports active and expanding missile programs including Medium Range Offensive Munition (MROM) Advanced Short-Range Hypersonic (ASHS) and the transition of the Sirena program. This role ensures engineering rigor interface alignment and technical coherence for hypersonic systems weapon launchers and fire control integration. The Project Engineer translates complex technical data into actionable decisions for PdM SHY leadership and supports offsite coordination testing and fielding activities.

Duties:

  • Technical & Weapons Integration: Support engineering integration for PdM SHY programs (MROM ASHS Sirena) with an emphasis on weapons integration weapon launchers fire control software and aerodynamics.
  • Requirements & Interface Management: Develop refine and validate system requirements; manage technical interfaces; ensure interoperability across missile subsystems launchers and supporting fire control architecture.
  • Engineering & Trade Studies: Conduct engineering assessments trade studies and technical evaluations regarding aerodynamics launcher mechanics and integration risks to support design decisions and program execution.
  • Test & Evaluation Support: Assist in test engineering and the planning and execution of developmental and operational testing for SHY programs; review test data and track technical issues through resolution.
  • Risk & Safety Management: Identify technical risks system integration challenges and safety/schedule risks across active SHY missile efforts; recommend engineering mitigations and solutions.
  • Technical Documentation & Reporting: Prepare engineering reports interface documents technical briefings and review materials required for PdM SHY leadership and stakeholder engagements.
  • Stakeholder & Offsite Coordination: Coordinate offsite SHY activities and liaise with matrixed Government engineering teams prime contractors and external program partners.
Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 710 years of engineering experience in DoD Army or Joint missile/fires programs.
  • Direct experience in weapons integration weapon launcher systems fire control software aerodynamics test engineering and systems integration.
  • Strong background in systems engineering integration or technical project management supporting complex missile programs.
  • Experience developing and managing system requirements interfaces and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across diverse technical teams offsite facilities and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare senior-level technical briefings.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
  • Must have a current drivers license.
  • Travel: 1020% (including offsite SHY facility/test coordination).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Active DoD Top Secret / SCI / Special Access Required (TS/SCI/SAR) upon hire

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Systems Aerospace or related field).
  • Masters degree preferred.

Desired Skills:

  • Specific experience supporting PdM Scalable Hypersonics (SHY) or hypersonic/offensive fires program offices (MROM ASHS Sirena).
  • Background in launcher integration and fire control software architecture.
  • Experience working within PEO Missiles & Space RCCTO or AFPO organizations.
  • Self-starter capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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 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.

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 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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About Company

Delivering world-class solutions to the Department of Defense and Civilian Federal Sectors from Huntsville, Alabama.

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