Senior Systems Engineer: Hypersonics & DoD Programs Lead

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead requirements, architecture, integration, risk management, and testing across a hypersonics portfolio. You will direct complex baselines, coordinate TIMs and technical reviews, and advise government leadership on engineering risks and opportunities.

The role requires 15+ years of DoD systems engineering experience, strong MBSE skills, and the ability to deconflict multi-program efforts with travel up to 20%. U.S.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with DoD systems engineering leadership.
• Experience in baseline management, risk management, configuration management, and traceability.
• Led design, integration, and test reviews (TIMs, PDR, CDR, TRR) for complex weapon systems.
• Ability to brief senior Army/DoD leadership; travel up to 20%.
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance; SIPR access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of system requirements, architecture, and traceability.
• Act as primary Risk Manager, defining mitigation strategies for programs.
• Manage complex baselines and CM across multiple concurrent programs.
• Plan TIMs, SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR and assess vendor readiness and maturity.
• Deconflict overlapping efforts and resources across MROM, ASHS, AHSS, Mach XL, Sirena, PrsM Inc 4.
• Guide system integration and oversee performance analyses for prototypes and fielded systems.
• Oversee V&V planning and execution with external test facilities.
• Support acquisition strategies, readiness assessments, and transition plans.
• Mentor junior/mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

MBSE practices

Requirements traceability

Risk management

Configuration management

System design & integration

Trades & decision briefs

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Travel readiness

Clearance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/EE/ME/Aerospace or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MBSE

Digital engineering tools

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL to lead requirements, architecture, integration, risk management, and testing across a hypersonics portfolio. You will direct complex baselines, coordinate TIMs and technical reviews, and advise government leadership on engineering risks and opportunities.

The role requires 15+ years of DoD systems engineering experience, strong MBSE skills, and the ability to deconflict multi-program efforts with travel up to 20%. U.S.