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# Systems Analyst / Engineer

- **Company:** PeopleTec Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, MATLAB, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185636/systems-analyst-engineer

## About the Role

PeopleTec is seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst / Engineer 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 GTRI Benchmark model and/or AFSIM., * Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.

 * Proven experience in systems engineering supporting missile defense or other complex defense systems.
 * Expertise with GTRI Benchmark OR AFSIM modeling environments.
 * 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
 * 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.

Education Requirements :

 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred.

## Description

* 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.


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