Systems Engineer, Journeyman Jobs

KAIROS Inc

Location:
United States, Patuxent River, Lexington Park

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

100000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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. The Systems Engineer, Journeyman will support Air Vehicle Systems/Sub-Systems in support of the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This position provides critical systems engineering support of the Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, with a focus on the development and sustainment of the H-53 air vehicle systems, subsystems, and components.

Job Responsibility:

Overseeing the in-service support of a particular platform or system
Acting as the central coordination point for all engineering, logistics, and sustainment issues related to that system
Supporting airworthiness, configuration management, and issue resolution for systems already in the fleet
Coordinating engineering change proposals (ECPs), technical directives, and updates
Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems
Guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems
Employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems
Supports Air Vehicle engineering on H-53 helicopter systems and subsystems
Contribute to the full lifecycle of weapon systems across multiple platforms
Technical research and development of emerging technologies, system analysis, and comprehensive documentation
Support the acquisition process for aircraft, weapons, and integrated systems—evaluating their technical performance, mission effectiveness, and associated acquisition risks from initial concept through deployment and sustainment

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of recent and relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise
U.S. Citizen
Ability to complete full background investigation
Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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