Systems Engineer, Journeyman

Kairos•Patuxent River, MD

7d•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer, Journeyman to join our team. This position will be onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD with teleworking opportunity. Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Training and Education services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential. Overview: The Systems Engineer, Journeyman will support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The program provides systems engineering support of weapons systems on various platforms including technical research and development of technologies, analysis, and documentation as part of the acquisition of Aircraft, Weapon, and Integrated Systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program. The program which this position supports is responsible for managing the aircraft, simulators, and associated systems that support the U.S. Navy’s undergraduate pilot training pipeline.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of recent and relevant experience.
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation.
This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Fixed-Wing Aviation Experience: familiarity with aircraft systems, flight training operations, or acquisition support for fixed-wing aircraft.
Knowledge of systems engineering processes and naval acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering activities related to sustainment, upgrades, and safety of the T-6B Texan II.
Monitor system performance, integration, and airworthiness
Coordinate with stakeholders across NAVAIR, training squadrons, and contractors to ensure fleet readiness and training mission effectiveness.
Contribute to risk management, technical documentation, and compliance with acquisition standards.