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:

The Systems Engineer, Journeyman will support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. 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.

Job Responsibility:

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:

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
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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