Mission Systems Engineer, Journeyman

Patuxent River, MD

Full Time

Engineering

Experienced

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced and highly motivated Mission 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 Journeyman Mission Systems Engineer will provide technical and engineering support to the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide engineering support for mission and sensor systems and the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program.

Primary Duties:

Support the design, development, and integration of mission systems for naval aviation platforms.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to address mission system issues and ensure alignment with program objectives.
Perform systems engineering tasks, including requirements analysis, system design, and interface definition.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
Conduct system-level testing and validation to ensure compliance with performance requirements.
Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define system capabilities and resolve technical challenges.
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, acquisition processes, and cybersecurity requirements.
Provide technical expertise during program reviews, systems engineering reviews, and airworthiness certification processes.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, system design, and testing.
Familiarity with mission systems integration and sustainment for naval aviation platforms.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of recent and relevant systems engineering experience, preferably supporting DoD or Navy programs.

Clearance:
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.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000-$115,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical Coverage
Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
401K Plan with Employer Matching
Annual Discretionary Bonuses
Paid Time Off
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
Certification reimbursement program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Rewards and recognition programs
Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/

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