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Systems Engineer, Journeyman

United States, Pax River Employment contract 100000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Systems Engineer, Journeyman to join our team. This position will be onsite in Pax River, MD. Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Additive Manufacturing, 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. This position will support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The program is providing 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station
  • Provide 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
  • Provides engineering and acquisition support to the Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE) in the management of the T-6B Texan II - primary fixed-wing training aircraft
  • 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

Requirements

  • Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skills
  • Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
  • Ability to adapt to evolving technology
  • 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
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Nice to have

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
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