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PeopleTec

PeopleTec

Defense contractor: engineering, cybersecurity, program support.

Mid-Level Radar Engineer/Analyst

Full-TimePosted on 9/16/2026Deadline 9/16/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person

Travel of up to 10% may be required.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in sensor-level and/or system-level data analysis.
  • Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, signal and data processing, electromagnetics, and/or systems engineering using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
  • Experience developing, improving, or maintaining complex analysis tools using MATLAB.
  • Experience in radar analysis, radar systems engineering, and/or radar test and evaluation.
  • Ability to investigate technical problems, conduct root-cause analysis, summarize results, and develop effective recommendations.
  • Ability to develop and contribute to technical reports and briefings for a broad range of audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across multiple projects and technical efforts.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • An active DoD Secret clearance is required upon hire, with the ability to maintain this level of clearance during employment.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain analysis tools to evaluate radar system and algorithm performance.
  • Perform complex analysis of radar system behavior, sensor data, and algorithm performance.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in radar acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system-level interactions.
  • Investigate technical issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop practical solutions to complex radar-system problems.
  • Support radar performance analysis, modeling and simulation, post-flight reconstruction, integration, and risk-reduction activities.
  • Apply systems engineering principles and methods to assess radar performance and system-level behavior.
  • Analyze, document, and communicate technical findings, results, risks, and recommendations.
  • Develop reports and briefings that explain complex radar behavior to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate across multiple concurrent technical efforts with internal team members, Government customers, program offices, and prime contractors.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with the AN/TPY-2 terminal-mode radar.
  • Experience supporting radar signal detection or injection hardware-in-the-loop systems.
  • Experience with C, C++, and/or Ada programming languages.
  • Experience with Linux/UNIX operating systems.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications to develop technical documentation and briefings.
  • Experience supporting missile defense radar programs, radar integration, or tactical-system test environments.

About the company

PeopleTec is an employee-owned defense contractor in Huntsville that delivers engineering, cybersecurity, and program support services to the U.S. defense and civilian federal sectors. Its offerings include systems engineering, software development, test and evaluation, mission operations support, logistics, and a modeling/simulation group plus rapid prototyping in systems integration labs. The company operates by integrating engineering analysis, software/hardware development, rigorous testing, and lifecycle management to support defense programs from concept through deployment. It differentiates itself through its employee-owned structure, end-to-end program lifecycle capabilities, and a strong emphasis on modeling/simulation and rapid prototyping within government channels. Its goal is to help warfighters and federal agencies stay ready and effective by providing dependable, technically skilled services across the full spectrum of defense programs.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • MDA obligated $450,000 at award, starting immediate task orders in Huntsville and Fort Belvoir.
  • PeopleTec added a $48 billion DoD IAC MAC seat on January 22, 2025.
  • Updated August 25, 2026, contract vehicles expand selling access across multiple defense agencies.

What critics are saying

  • PeopleTec sued STI on October 31, 2025 for $1.63 million subcontractor breach damages.
  • June 2025 GAO protest litigation exposed scrutiny over PeopleTec's past-performance representations.
  • If MDA or RCCTO recompetes fail, PeopleTec's Huntsville-heavy backlog collapses in 2027.

What makes PeopleTec unique

  • PeopleTec won MDA's $48.1M IDIQ on February 11, 2026 for digital modeling.
  • July 10, 2025 RCCTO SETA prime contract totals $261M across five years.
  • Its 2026 contract vehicles span SeaPort NxG, ENCORE III, SITE III, and AIT 2.0.

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