{"id":3291421,"url":"https://alion.io/job/peopletec-interoperability-systems-engineer","title":"Interoperability Systems Engineer","company":{"id":3854367,"name":"PeopleTec","domain":"peopletec.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/peopletec","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Huntsville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":86000,"max_usd":163000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":6333},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-26T20:12:12Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-26","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T02:45:35Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Opportunity\nPeopleTec is currently seeking an Interoperability Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.\nThe candidate will serve as an Interoperability Systems Engineer within a Project Management Office (PMO) within PAE Fires and will be responsible for providing technical support to the program's Chief Engineer and the Product Manager. The candidate will define, manage, and govern the open system architecture that enables the seamless and timely integration of new sensors, effectors, and C2/Fire Control support systems into the IBCS architecture across the system lifecycle (design, development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment). The candidate will prepare and present interoperability findings, reports, and improvement plans to senior management and stakeholders. Will work within and/or lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve program goals. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Product Manager.\nThe candidate will be required to interface with internal PMs across PAE Fires and external organizations to include HQDA, ASA(ALT), JIATF 401, ATEC, AMCOM, and others for coordination and synchronization of interoperability technical and programmatic objectives.\nDuties:\nProvide technical support and leadership in interoperability across the system lifecycle (design, development, acquisition, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment). \nImplement a single pane of glass, enabling one fire control system to manage many sensors and effectors. \nEnsure developer APIs and SDKs for third-party sensor/effector vendor integration are specified, delivered, and validated. \nDefine and oversee the Glueware interfaces needed to support open systems and prevent Government vendor lock. \nReview and approve Open API and SDK implementation documentation. \nEstablish an open standards policy that prevents vendor lock and provides the ability to integrate with agnostic fire control and C2 systems. \nEnsure compliance with defense and industry standards by managing interoperability processes effectively. \nInterface with internal teams and external organizations to coordinate interoperability objectives and strategies. \nPrepare and present interoperability findings, reports, and improvement plans to senior management and stakeholders. \nConduct strategic planning and coordination to support program objectives. \nProvide technical guidance and leadership to peer and subordinate engineers within the interoperability team. \nUse digital tools and methodologies to manage cost, schedule, and performance for assigned activities. \nPerform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Product Manager.\nQualifications\n Required Skills/Experience:\n5+ years of relevant experience. Additional education may be substituted for years of experience. \nDemonstrated experience in interoperability, particularly within defense or aerospace industries. \nKnowledge of developing and managing open systems architectures. \nStrong knowledge of industry standards and defense requirements. \nExcellent communication and presentation skills. \nAbility to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team. \nPrevious experience working in a U.S. Government Program Office (required). \nTravel: 25%\nMust be a U.S. Citizen\nAn active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.\nEducation Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline). \nDesired Skills:\nTop Secret clearance preferred\nOverview\nPeople First. Technology Always.\nPeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.\nCulture: The name \"PeopleTec\" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.\nCareer: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our \"People First\" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.\nCome Experience It. \n#cjpost #dpost\nEEO Statement\nPeopleTec, 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,  and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.\nAll 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. 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