Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

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

The Directed Energy Project Office (DEPO) part of the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) develops integrates and transitions High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems to meet Army operational needs. This position supports the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program as part of the government engineering team responsible for overseeing system performance integration and production activities. This position supports the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program as part of the government engineering team responsible for ensuring system performance integration and production alignment with government requirements. The systems engineer will apply a broad systems perspective - supporting requirements development design integration and verification - while collaborating with government and contractor engineers to ensure subsystem alignment with established interfaces and performance standards. The engineer will also engage directly with prime contractors subcontractors and integration partners to verify compliance with government specifications and ensure seamless system-level integration. The role further supports warfighter integration and acquisition planning from a technical perspective to ensure the E-HEL system remains operationally relevant and technically sound throughout its lifecycle. This position requires a collaborative systems engineering mindset analytical problem-solving and the ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary fast-paced DoD program environment.

Duties:

• Support systems engineering activities across the E-HEL system lifecycle including requirements development interface management integration and verification.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams to ensure subsystem designs align with government interface specifications and performance baselines.
• Participate in the development review and management of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and related technical data.
• Support system integration verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution in laboratory production and field environments.
• Contribute to technical reviews (SRR PDR CDR TRR) and provide input to ensure engineering rigor and configuration discipline.
• Assist in evaluating contractor deliverables engineering changes and risk assessments.
• Provide technical input to warfighter training operational integration and acquisition planning activities.
• Identify and communicate engineering risks trade-offs and performance impacts to government leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level performance alignment.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering processes including requirements development interface management and test planning.
• Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies digital engineering tools and MBSE practices.
• Experience working within DoD acquisition and system integration environments.
• Familiarity with government-managed interface control processes including participation in ICD development and verification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to brief senior Army and DoD leaders.
• Travel: 20%
• Position: Mid-Level (8-15 years) Electrical Engineer with experience in Directed Energy Power & Thermal Optics for HEL Weapon Systems (Experience w/MBSE development M&S software etc. is preferred but not required).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with directed energy systems or other complex weapon systems.
• Familiarity with Army acquisition pathways including prototyping and rapid fielding.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with external stakeholders.

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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