Systems Engineer / Analyst

PeopleTec; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec is seeking a Systems Engineer / Analyst to support next-generation missile defense architecture analysis and system-of-systems assessments at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will evaluate architecture concepts, sensor and interceptor performance and C2 options using MATLAB, the GTRI Benchmark model, and/or AFSIM, and perform architecture trade studies and capability gap analyses.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in missile defense or complex defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform architecture trade studies and system performance assessments for missile defense systems.
• Utilize Benchmark model to simulate threat engagements and evaluate performance across mission threads.
• Develop analysis scripts and data post-processing using MATLAB and analytical tools.
• Integrate results from AFSIM, Benchmark, or other environments to inform architecture design decisions.

Skills

Missile defense

Systems engineering

MATLAB

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GTRI Benchmark

AFSIM

Job description

Systems Engineer / Analyst

Job Locations: US-VA-Fort Belvoir

ID: 2026-5228

Category: Engineering & Science

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Systems Engineer / Analyst to support our Fort Belvoir, VA location.

PeopleTec is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer / Analyst to support next-generation missile defense architecture analysis and system-of-systems assessments. The successful candidate will contribute to the evaluation of architecture concepts, sensor and interceptor performance and command-and-control (C2) options using advanced modeling and simulation tools, including MATLAB, GTRI Benchmark model, and/or AFSIM.

Duties

• Perform architecture trade studies, system performance assessments and capability gap analyses for missile defense systems and future integrated architectures.


• Utilize Benchmark model to simulate ballistic and hypersonic threat engagements and evaluate system performance across multiple mission threads.


• Develop and execute analysis scripts and data post-processing routines using MATLAB and other analytical tools.


• Integrate modeling and simulation results from AFSIM, Benchmark or other environments to inform architecture design decisions.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.


• Proven experience in systems engineering supporting missile defense or other complex defense systems.


• Expertise with MATLAB


• Strong understanding of MDA system architectures and experience performing analysis to assess potential performance.


• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen


• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have a Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred.

Desired Skills

• Expertise with GTRI Benchmark OR AFSIM modeling environments.

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.

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EEO Statement

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.