Systems Engineer / Analyst

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.

• 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.

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

• Expertise with GTRI Benchmark OR AFSIM modeling environments.