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Flight Systems Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

Flight Systems Engineer The Flight Systems Engineer supports complex Systems Integration and ... Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile experience or experience with nuclear reactor programs. * Ability to ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for ballistic engineer in Washington is $96,583.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,872.00 and $135,281.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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Infographic showing various Ballistic Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,583 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Systems Engineer / Analyst

PeopleTec, Inc.

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Opportunity
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Systems Engineer / Analyst to support our Fort Belvoir, VA location.
PeopleTec is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer / Analyst 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 MATLAB, GTRI Benchmark model, and/or AFSIM.
Duties:
  • 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.

Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in systems engineering supporting missile defense or other complex defense systems.
  • Expertise with MATLAB
  • 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
  • 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.

Desired Skills:
  • Expertise with GTRI Benchmark OR AFSIM modeling environments.

Overview
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: 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.
Career: 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.
Come Experience It.
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EEO Statement
PeopleTec, 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, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All 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. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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