<h2>Responsibilities</h2> PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.   PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Systems Engineerto support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location. The selected candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives.   Duties: <ul> <li>Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities</li> <li>Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments</li> <li>Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy</li> <li>Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies</li> <li>Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination</li> <li>Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel</li> <li>Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed</li> <li>Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums</li> <li>Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination</li> <li>Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> Required Skills/Experience: <ul> <li>12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs</li> <li>Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures</li> <li>Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system</li> <li>Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)</li> <li>Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering</li> <li>Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers</li> <li>Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)</li> <li>Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers</li> <li>Active Secret clearance</li> </ul> Education Requirements: <ul> <li>Master's Degree in STEM field</li> </ul> Desired Skills: <ul> <li>Preferred background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM</li> </ul> <h2>Overview</h2> 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. #cjpost #dpost   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, [email protected] 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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