Junior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Opportunity

PeopleTec is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to support the development of Next Generation Missile Defense system-level requirements. This role will support the definition, analysis, and management of requirements across the system life cycle, from concept development through testing and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to grow technical skills in systems engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and missile defense architecture support.

Duties

• Support the development, documentation, and management of system-level requirements across MDA and external programs.
• Assist with requirements traceability activities throughout the system life cycle.
• Apply MBSE methodologies using CAMEO Systems Modeler to help create, update, and maintain system architecture models.
• Model and document system components, behaviors, and interfaces in support of the Next Generation Missile Defense architecture.
• Support the capture, analysis, and validation of functional and performance requirements.
• Assist with trade studies and analyses related to system performance, scalability, and integration impacts.
• Help maintain traceability from mission objectives through testing and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, and external partners to support system alignment with mission objectives and defense priorities.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefings, and engineering artifacts to support program efforts.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 0–3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, MBSE, or a related technical field.
• Academic or internship experience with systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, or architecture modeling preferred.
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts, SysML, and/or CAMEO Systems Modeler is preferred.
• Basic understanding of systems engineering life cycle processes, including requirements development and verification/validation.
• Ability to support translation of high-level mission objectives into technical requirements with guidance from senior engineers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a collaborative, fast-paced defense environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain the required level of clearance during employment.
  
  
  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
  
  
  

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, applicationhelp@peopletec.com 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.