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VPG Systems Engineer Opportunity PeopleTec is currently seeking a VPG Systems Engineer to support our Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD location. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to assist in the development of a Virtual Proving Ground (VPG), focused on operational assessments of robotic and autonomous system (RAS) formations in a live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) simulation environment. This will be an on-site role at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland in direct support of Program Management Executive Mission Autonomy and Program Manager Robotic Control and Integration. The position will involve extensive consultation with partner organizations to develop the VPG tool suite and to remain current on state-of-industry technologies. Candidates must be familiar with program requirements, mission thread and CONOP generation, and simulation engine tool suites. The selected individual will work closely with program leadership, industry partners, and joint stakeholders to align stakeholder needs with novel industry solutions to develop and maintain an advanced LVC environment.
Duties:
  • LVC Simulation & Architecture Development
  • Technological and Operational Assessments
  • Mission Engineering & Thread Validation
  • Stakeholder & Cross-Command Integration
Qualifications Required Skills/Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive engineering experience, ideally supporting military Systems Engineering, Integration, and Testing (SEIT) programs. Experience with Unreal, NVIDIA Omniverse, and Unity simulation engines. Familiarity with AFSIM, OneSAF, CyberVAN, EMANE, and other defense-oriented simulation programs. Previous experience conducting on-site integration events with Soldiers and industry partners. Demonstrated ability with experimental design, test engineering, and data analysis. Familiarity with application programming interfaces (APIs) within a simulation environment. Demonstrated experience with software architecture and model-based systems engineering. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast paced and fluid work environment under changing priorities with little guidance. Experience briefing or communicating with senior government stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail. Position is full-time on-site at APG.Must have a current driver's license.
Travel: 15%Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during employment. TS/SCI preferred. Education
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Test Engineering certificates or experience preferred.
Desired Skills: Modeling and Simulation development experience in Unreal or NVIDIA Omniverse. Prior experience (government or industry) supporting U.S. Army acquisition programs or prototyping efforts. Strong skills in stakeholder coordination, team leadership, and executive-level communication. Experience with enterprise scheduling tools, MBSE generation tools, and high-level systems-of-systems architecture. Familiarity with network simulation and network effects simulation tools. Experience conducting Soldier Touch Points and Soldier-integrated test events. Benefits offered can be found here:
Benefits: PeopleTec. In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency Act, the salary range for this role is $110,000.00 to $135,000.00; however, PeopleTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and critical skills. 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.

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