Special Programs Integration Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Special Programs Integration Engineer to lead C2 integration across offensive hypersonics programs. The role focuses on MROM, Blackbeard, HIMARS, and CAML launcher integrations, coordinating with PM STORM, S3I, and PdM SHY leadership.

You will drive system-of-systems interface alignment, conduct feasibility studies, and provide technical oversight for sensitive programs in specialized environments. DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive engineering, technical project management, or system integration experience within DoD/U.S. Army/JPOs.
• Offensive Fires & C2 expertise in C2 systems integration, launch platform interfaces, or tactical fires software.
• Strong background in systems engineering, requirements definition, ICDs, and complex system-of-systems integration.
• Proven ability to drive consensus across external PMs, software centers (S3I), government teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication with senior Army/DoD leadership.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel ~10%.
• U.S. Citizenship required; active DoD Top Secret/SCI with SAR clearance upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system architecture, software alignment, and tactical control capabilities for PdM SHY hypersonic programs.
• Direct technical integration of the Blackbeard missile onto HIMARS and CAML launcher.
• Lead coordination with PM STORM, S3I, PdM SHY, and government teams.
• Develop ICDs and CONOPS for C2, missile, and launcher interfaces.
• Perform feasibility studies, trade analyses, and integration evaluations.
• Provide engineering oversight for sensitive hypersonic initiatives in controlled environments.

Skills

C2 integration

Systems engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Special Programs Integration Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

The Special Programs Integration Engineer serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Offensive Fires Command and Control (C2) Integration within the Product Manager Scalable Hypersonics (PdM SHY). Addressing a critical capability gap, this role provides technical leadership, C2 integration oversight, and systems engineering support across three active and expanding hypersonic missile programs.

The primary focus is driving the near-term priority, Medium Range Offensive Munition (MROM), by overseeing the complex integration of the Blackbeard hypersonic missile onto the HIMARS launch platform and subsequently onto the CAML launcher. The SME will spearhead intense coordination and technical collaboration across key external stakeholders, including PM STORM, the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) software development team, and PdM SHY leadership

DUTIES:

• Offensive Fires C2 Integration: Serve as the primary C2 Integration SME overseeing system architecture, software alignment, and tactical control capabilities across PdM SHY's hypersonic missile programs.


• MROM & Blackbeard Program Execution: Direct the technical integration of the Blackbeard hypersonic missile onto the HIMARS launch platform and manage follow-on integration efforts onto the CAML launcher in support of the MROM priority.


• Cross-Stakeholder Synchronization: Lead intense coordination and technical collaboration with PM STORM, the S3I software development team, PdM SHY, government matrix engineering teams, and industry partners.


• System-of-Systems Interface Alignment: Develop, refine, and validate interface requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) for C2, missile, and launcher integration.


• Engineering Analysis & Technical Trade Studies: Conduct feasibility assessments, software/hardware trade studies, and integration evaluations to ensure seamless interoperability between launch platforms, C2 architectures, and strike weapon systems.


• Special Programs & Technical Oversight: Provide engineering support for sensitive, high-priority hypersonic and offensive fires initiatives within special access environments.


• Executive Decision Products: Prepare technical briefings, integration roadmaps, software interface specifications, and risk assessments for PdM SHY, PM STORM, and senior DoD leadership.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 7–10+ years of progressive engineering, technical project management, or system integration experience within DoD, U.S. Army, or Joint weapon system program offices.


• Offensive Fires & C2 Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Command & Control (C2) systems integration, launch platform interfaces, or tactical fires software.


• System Engineering & Architecture: Strong background in systems engineering, requirements definition, software/hardware interface control (ICDs), and complex system-of-systems integration.


• Multi-Agency Stakeholder Coordination: Proven ability to drive consensus and lead complex integration efforts across external PMs, software centers (e.g., S3I), and cross-functional government teams.


• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience presenting technical decision products to senior Army and DoD leadership.


• Tools: Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project).


• Must possess a valid driver's license


• Travel: 10%


• Must be a U.S. Citizen


• An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active DoD Top Secret / SCI with Special Access Required (TS/SCI/SAR) upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software) or a closely related technical field.


• Master’s degree preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Direct experience with PdM Scalable Hypersonics (SHY) programs (MROM, Blackbeard, CAML, Sirena, or ASHS).


• Prior integration experience with HIMARS, PM STORM, or S3I software development environments.


• Background in hypersonic strike systems, advanced munitions, missile C2 architectures, or artillery launch systems.


• Experience working within PEO Missiles and Space, RCCTO, DARPA, or Service Research Laboratories.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.