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PeopleTec

Defense contractor: engineering, cybersecurity, program support.

Overview

PeopleTec is an employee-owned defense contractor based in Huntsville, Alabama that provides specialized technical services to the U.S. defense and federal sectors. It delivers engineering, cybersecurity, and program support as both a prime and subcontractor to DoD entities, winning government contracts that cover the full lifecycle of defense programs. Core offerings include systems engineering, software development, test and evaluation, mission operations support, logistics, modeling and simulation, rapid prototyping, cyber defense, threat intelligence, and data fusion. Its goal is to help warfighters and federal agencies maintain readiness and effectiveness by delivering dependable, technically skilled services across the full spectrum of defense programs.

Significant Headcount Growth

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About PeopleTec

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Why PeopleTec is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingGovernment & Public SectorCybersecurityDefense

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, AL

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • COMET's $14 billion ceiling creates a major task-order pipeline through 2031.
  • PeopleTec's February 11, 2026 MDA award broadened prime-contract credibility beyond subcontracting.
  • The PICC and 2026 workplace awards support recruiting cleared engineers in Huntsville.

What critics are saying

  • PeopleTec's 2026 federal base is concentrated in Army, MDA, and missile-defense work.
  • The April 21, 2026 STI ruling shows unpaid subcontractor disputes can hit margins and trust.
  • Radiance and STI litigation consume management time while task-order wins stay uncertain in 2027.

What makes PeopleTec unique

  • PeopleTec won the 2026 DIA MSIC COMET prime on September 8, 2026.
  • Its PICC, launched August 19, 2026, accelerates customer-led mission prototyping.
  • Fortune ranked PeopleTec No. 1 in Consulting and Professional Services on September 30, 2026.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
Employee Benefits
Aug 28th, 2026
Lumin Digital and Community Financial Services Bank among 100 best medium workplaces of 2026.

Lumin Digital and Community Financial Services Bank among 100 best medium workplaces of 2026. Lumin Digital, Community Financial Services Bank and PeopleTec have been named as some of the 100 best medium workplaces of 2026. To determine the 100 best small and medium workplaces of 2026, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyse survey feedback representing US employees. To be eligible for the best medium workplaces list, firms must be Great Place To Work certified and must have between 100 and 999 employees. For the best small workplaces list, organisations also need to be Great Place To Work certified and have between 10 and 99 workers. A majority (96%) of employees at the best medium workplaces said their firm was a great place to work, 37% more than the average at a typical workplace of the same size. For those at the best small workplaces, the average was 98%. The top five best medium workplaces are: * Lumin Digital * Home Genius Exteriors * Westpac Wealth Partners * PeopleTec * Community Financial Services Bank The top five best small workplaces are: * 5 * Abile Group * CTG Federal | National * Mangomint * Proper Roofing and Remodeling A Great Place to Work spokesperson said: "Employees tell us whether leaders are accessible, communicate honestly and clearly, and if their actions match their words. They tell us whether they feel respected as individuals, if they receive training benefits, appreciation, support for their wellbeing and opportunities to contribute. They tell us whether they believe their firm is fair related to pay, profits, promotions, recognition and opportunities. They tell us if they are proud of their work, their team, and their firm and if they feel they make a difference, and their work is meaningful. And they tell us whether they enjoy the people they work with, feel cared for and can be themselves. "List rankings are based on this feedback, which we analyse to determine the extent to which this experience is shared by the full workforce. We identify the organisations that offer the most generous, caring and innovative cultures reflecting a genuine commitment to meet the diversity of their people's needs inside and outside the workplace."

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Sep 26th, 2023
PEOPLETEC RECEIVES STEVIE® AWARDS FOR GREAT EMPLOYERS

PeopleTec was also named winner of Silver Stevies® in the following categories:

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Sep 7th, 2023
PEOPLETEC NAMED #1 BEST WORKPLACE AGAIN

This year, PeopleTec took the #1 spot in the Small/ Medium Category.

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Aug 1st, 2023
PEOPLETEC WELCOMES MICHAEL ROESCH

PeopleTec is honored to welcome Michael Roesch to our team as Corporate Development Executive.

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