Hypersonics Project Engineer – Missile Systems & Integration

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec is seeking a Project Engineer in Huntsville, AL to provide technical expertise, engineering integration, and project management support for PdM SHY and related missile programs. You will translate complex technical data into actionable decisions for leadership and support offsite coordination, testing, and fielding activities.

The role requires experience in weapons integration, requirements management, test planning, and cross‑functional coordination with government teams and

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of engineering experience in DoD, Army, or Joint missile/fires programs.
• Direct experience in weapons integration, 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 driver's license.
• Travel: 10‑20% (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

Responsibilities

• Technical & Weapons Integration: Support engineering integration for PdM SHY programs (MROM, ASHS, Sirena), with 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.

Skills

Missile program experience

System integration

Project management

Requirements & interfaces

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PeopleTec is seeking a Project Engineer in Huntsville, AL to provide technical expertise, engineering integration, and project management support for PdM SHY and related missile programs. You will translate complex technical data into actionable decisions for leadership and support offsite coordination, testing, and fielding activities.

The role requires experience in weapons integration, requirements management, test planning, and cross‑functional coordination with government teams and