PeopleTec

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer

PeopleTec$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in missile defense or complex DoD programs
  • Solid understanding of current and future Missile Defense System architecture
  • Proficient in modeling and evaluation of missile defense architectures
  • Experience with MATLAB software
  • Active Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI

Responsibilities

  • Assess missile defense capability gaps and develop architecture solutions
  • Develop analysis plans and execute MDS simulation tools using DoD HPC systems
  • Analyze simulation results and prepare briefs/reports
  • Tailor modeling & simulation tools for specific analysis requirements
  • Support M&S efforts for architecture assessment

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge defense projects
  • Work in a strategic location in Huntsville, AL
  • Support for clearance upgrades and training
Full Job Description
Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

 

PeopleTec is looking for an amazingly talented Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be involved in leading or participating in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support MDS architecture assessment.

 

Duties:

  • Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance 
  • Assist with the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools utilizing the DoD High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, assess analysis results, prepare analysis briefs/reports, and provide reviews of analysis products 
  • Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans
Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
  • Solid understanding of the current MDS architecture and future concepts
  • Experience in modeling, assessment, and evaluation of future missile defense architectures
  • Experience with MATLAB 
  • Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Field

Desired Skills:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Experience with the definition and use of advanced concepts and algorithms for the M&S of MDS architectures
  • Experience with M&S and analysis of MDS architectures involving both directed and kinetic energy weapons and other future concepts
  • Experience with HPC Systems, Python, and Git is a plus
  • Experience with BMD Benchmark
  • Experience supporting systems engineering-related architecture design activities
  • Ability to perform technology assessment & analysis and provide insight on the utility of potentially useful technologies
  • Specialized MDS analysis experience in: threat characterization, trajectories, RF sensing/signatures, and/or EO/IR sensing/signatures
  • MBSE experience related to missile defense system architectures
Overview

About PeopleTec

PeopleTec, Inc. is a defense contractor that provides engineering and technical services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 North Alabama Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2018 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. PeopleTec has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and supports a variety of charitable organizations.
Learn more about PeopleTec
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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