VPG Systems Engineer: Advanced LVC Simulations, On-Site

PeopleTec; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec is seeking a VPG Systems Engineer to support the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD location. This role focuses on developing a Virtual Proving Ground (VPG) to assess robotic and autonomous systems in a live, virtual, and constructive environment.

Responsibilities include defining V&V frameworks, aligning with MACCA, and integrating digital twins across secured networks. Travel up to 15% and active DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive engineering experience, ideally supporting military SEIT programs.
• Experience with Unreal, NVIDIA Omniverse, and Unity simulation engines.
• Familiarity with AFSIM, OneSAF, CyberVAN, EMANE, and other defense-oriented simulation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement verification and validation (V&V) frameworks within the Virtual Proving Ground (VPG) Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) ecosystem.
• Ensure technical alignment and traceability between VPG test capabilities and the Mission Autonomy Common Control Architecture (MACCA).
• Oversee the integration of digital twins, simulation plugins, and synthetic environments across unclassified and secured network enclaves (IL2/IL5).
• Serve as a primary technical evaluator for emergent commercial and non-traditional autonomy solutions; assess maturity and feasibility for entry into the VPG pipeline.

Skills

SEIT experience

Unreal Engine

NVIDIA Omniverse

Unity

AFSIM

OneSAF

CyberVAN

EMANE

APIs

MBSE

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Test Engineering certificates or experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

NVIDIA Omniverse

Unity

AFSIM

OneSAF

EMANE

Job description

PeopleTec is seeking a VPG Systems Engineer to support the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD location. This role focuses on developing a Virtual Proving Ground (VPG) to assess robotic and autonomous systems in a live, virtual, and constructive environment.

Responsibilities include defining V&V frameworks, aligning with MACCA, and integrating digital twins across secured networks. Travel up to 15% and active DoD clearance are required.