Hypersonics Project Engineer: Systems Integration & Testing

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Engineer in Huntsville, AL to provide technical expertise, engineering integration, and project management for PdM SHY programs including MROM, ASHS, and Sirena.

You will translate complex data into actionable decisions, coordinate offsite testing, and support fielding activities while coordinating with government and contractors. A DoD background and TS/SAR clearance are required or pending.

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.

Responsibilities

• Technical & Weapons Integration: Support engineering integration for PdM SHY programs (MROM, ASHS, Sirena), with an emphasis on weapons integration, weapon launcher systems, 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

Weapons integration

Launcher systems

Fire control software

Aerodynamics

Test engineering

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Engineer in Huntsville, AL to provide technical expertise, engineering integration, and project management for PdM SHY programs including MROM, ASHS, and Sirena.

You will translate complex data into actionable decisions, coordinate offsite testing, and support fielding activities while coordinating with government and contractors. A DoD background and TS/SAR clearance are required or pending.