Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Defense of Guam Senior Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

 

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Program Office delivering critical capabilities for the Defense of Guam (DoG). This role supports a priority national defense effort in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective integration of missile defense elements to protect a key strategic location.The candidate will provide senior-level systems engineering support, guiding technical efforts across multiple domains and ensuring alignment with MDA objectives. A background that includes exposure to secure system development and cybersecurity-informed engineering practices is preferred.

 

Duties:

• Perform integrated analysis and evaluation of DoG test events including Flight Tests, Ground Tests, and System Integration Check Out (SICO) activities

• Participate in and support engineering milestones such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and technical assessments

• Collaborate with stakeholders across MDA and supporting organizations to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and ensure technical accuracy

• Provide input on secure system design considerations, risk identification, and mitigation strategies

• Lead or support technical interchange meetings (TIMs), action tracking, and meeting coordination

• Develop executive-level briefings, technical papers, and correspondence for senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES personnel

• Coordinate GENser and SAP-level meetings and VTCs as needed

• Represent the Government customer in IPTs, working groups, and forums

• Apply engineering tools such as DOORS, Windchill, and Qlik for analysis and coordination

• Support efforts related to system security, including compliance tracking or integration of cybersecurity inputs into engineering processes

Estimated Time to Hire:

• June 2025

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 12+ years of relevant systems engineering or technical experience for missile defense related programs
• Strong understanding of MDA systems engineering processes and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of system architecture and system
• Experience with MDA system elements (e.g., Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, C2BMC)
• Familiarity with secure development practices, configuration management, and cybersecurity-informed engineering
• Knowledge of the ETM-2 system and experience managing Congressional or routine taskers
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively across diverse technical teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Skilled in developing and delivering technical briefings to senior decision-makers

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have a minimum of an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

•  Master's Degree in STEM field

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM in addition to Master's degree in STEM

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