Executive Systems Engineer

Kalman & Company, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plan Options

Vision and Dental Plan Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in Aberdeen, MD is seeking an Executive Systems Engineer to oversee all systems engineering activities. This role requires at least 15 years of relevant experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Key responsibilities include leading integration efforts for Army C5ISR products and mentoring the systems engineering team. Comprehensive benefits package offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience related to job responsibilities.
• Proven experience as Senior Systems Engineering leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex integration efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight across all systems engineering activities.
• Lead complex integration efforts for Army C5ISR products.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks and drive innovation.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Experience in systems engineering

Understanding of DOTMLPF analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Systems Engineering tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with Kalman and Company

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Kalman & Company is seeking to hire an Executive Systems Engineer. This person will support all phases of the system lifecycle, from concept development through fielding and beyond, adhering to DoD guidance, IEEE 1220 standards, and Army C5ISR program‑established processes. This is a contingent position tied to a proposal effort. The salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications held by the individual

Responsibilities and Duties

• Highly experienced and technically recognized Senior Systems Engineering leaders will provide strategic guidance and oversight across all systems engineering activities for Army C5ISR products.
• They will lead complex integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability with current and emerging warfighting capabilities. This role will be responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating program-level risks, driving innovation in C5ISR technologies, and ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities.
• Executive level personnel will represent the program at key technical forums and will be responsible for mentoring and developing the technical expertise of the systems engineering team.
• They will have a deep understanding of DOTMLPF analysis and its impact on system design and implementation.

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active TS/SCI is required
• Candidate shall have 15 years of experience related to job responsibilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related scientific or technical discipline.
• Understanding of DOTMLPF analysis and its impact on system design and implementation.

Preferred

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) desired

Benefits packages include the following

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Options
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account