Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

People Tec is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

The Low Cost Containerized Munition (LCCM), part of the Advanced Fires Project Office (AFPO), develops, integrates, and transitions weapon systems to meet Army operational needs.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a technical leader guiding requirements, architecture, integration, and test activities for LCCM systems. The senior engineer will provide expertise in ensuring system-level rigor, lead technical reviews, and advise government leadership on engineering risks and opportunities. This role requires a strong track record of systems engineering leadership on complex DoD programs and the ability to mentor junior engineers while driving execution across the system lifecycle.

• Lead development and validation of system requirements and architecture for LCCM systems.
• Guide system integration efforts and oversee technical performance analyses.
• Lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure engineering rigor across the lifecycle.
• Advise program leadership on system engineering risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Oversee verification and validation planning and execution for prototypes and fielded systems.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Support development of acquisition strategies and technical readiness assessments.

• 15+ years of engineering experience, with significant DoD systems engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading system design, integration, and test for complex defense systems.
• Proficiency in systems engineering methodologies, digital engineering tools, and MBSE practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to brief senior Army and DoD leaders.
• Travel: 20%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required; candidates must have a Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain it during employment.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

• Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with directed energy systems or other advanced weapon systems.
• TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
• Familiarity with Army acquisition pathways, including prototyping and rapid fielding.
• Experience leading cross‑disciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with external test ranges.

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