Avionics Lab Systems Integrator & Automation Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Systems Integration & Lab Infrastructure Engineer in Huntsville, AL to build and operate an avionics integration and rapid prototyping lab.

You’ll translate requirements into architecture, select equipment, configure secure systems, and support customer demonstrations. The role requires hands-on lab design, network and HWIL expertise, and the ability to develop automation tools and scripts.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in systems integration and lab environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring local networks, switches, servers, and lab or test environments.
• Experience administering and patching Linux and Windows systems in a security-conscious environment.
• Experience developing verification plans or procedures, executing tests, and documenting hardware/software interface issues.
• Ability to write scripts or software for automation or testing, using languages such as Python, Bash, or C/C++.
• Experience implementing and documenting cybersecurity controls applicable to DoD systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Translate laboratory and integration requirements into network, computing, and HWIL designs.
• Configure and maintain switches, servers, workstations, and virtual environments, including secure Linux and Windows baseline images.
• Implement and document cybersecurity controls and support system accreditation activities.
• Evaluate technical options and develop bills of materials for lab hardware, software, test equipment, and prototyping tools.
• Establish configuration baselines and document lab readiness for integration events and customer demonstrations.
• Develop and execute interface integration procedures, network checkouts, and system verification tests for avionics components under development.
• Investigate hardware and software discrepancies, identify root causes, document risks, and track fixes.
• Develop scripts and software tools that automate configuration, interface testing, data collection, or verification.
• Present technical status, findings, and recommendations to government customers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Network design

Lab infrastructure

Linux/Windows admin

Automation scripting (Python/Bash/C/C)

Cybersecurity DoD controls

Security clearance eligible

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, IT

Tools

Git

3D printers

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Systems Integration & Lab Infrastructure Engineer in Huntsville, AL to build and operate an avionics integration and rapid prototyping lab.

You’ll translate requirements into architecture, select equipment, configure secure systems, and support customer demonstrations. The role requires hands-on lab design, network and HWIL expertise, and the ability to develop automation tools and scripts.