Data Interface and Interoperability Engineer

PeopleTec•Huntsville, AL

14h

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Data Interface and Interoperability Engineer to support its Huntsville, Alabama location. The position serves within a PAE Fires Project Management Office (PMO), supporting the Lead Engineer and Product Manager. It focuses on data exchanged across weapon-system interfaces, the messaging standards that format that data, and software and glueware that route it among sensors, effectors, and command-and-control/fire-control systems for domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) systems. The engineer will work within and/or lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with PAE Fires program managers, the PAE Fires International Coordination Officer, HQDA, ASA(ALT), JIATF 401, ATEC, AMCOM, and partner nations. The role includes leading recommendations for interface upgrades, supporting interface software and glueware integration and operation, and helping ensure interoperability across joint air-defense systems and partner-nation command-and-control systems. The engineer will also contribute to contract documentation and oversight, monitor contractor performance, and present findings to senior management. Travel of up to 30%, including overseas travel, is required. An active DoD Secret clearance is required upon hire and must be maintained. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to work within foreign disclosure, ITAR, and export-control restrictions.

Requirements

10 or more years of relevant experience; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
Experience with system interfaces, interoperability, and interface software or glueware in defense or aerospace.
Knowledge of Link 16 (MIL-STD-6016), JREAP-C (MIL-STD-3011), IBCS, and FAAD C2 interfaces.
Experience authoring SOW or PWS language and reviewing CDRLs.
Ability to travel up to 30%, including OCONUS travel.
Valid U.S. passport.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work within foreign disclosure, ITAR, and export-control restrictions.
Previous experience working in a U.S. Government Program Office.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and ability to maintain the clearance during employment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Top Secret clearance.
Experience supporting FMS or coalition interoperability.

Responsibilities

Lead recommendations for next interface upgrades, including interface requirements and message data formats.
Support installation, integration, and operation of interface software and glueware, including troubleshooting data flows.
Specify recommended Link 16, JREAP-C, and IBCS messaging standards and verify vendor implementation.
Ensure interoperability with joint air-defense grids, including FAAD C2, AF DCGS, Navy AEGIS/MADIS, and partner-nation command-and-control systems.
Track resolution of message-standard discrepancies between coalition and service-specific nodes.
Author recommended SOW and/or PWS language and review and disposition CDRLs.
Ensure vendor compliance with contract-specified, defense, and industry standards, and monitor cost, schedule, and performance.
Prepare and present findings and reports to senior management.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead Engineer and/or Product Manager.
Work within and/or lead a multidisciplinary team and interface with relevant government offices, organizations, and partner nations.