Senior Systems Engineer

KIHOMAC, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical) and Vision

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced System Engineer to lead comprehensive program portfolio reviews, assess alternatives, and ensure system performance aligns with specifications for DoD AWACS-related programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 12+ years of general experience and 5+ years in the DoD sector, US citizenship, and an active Secret clearance. Expect 20% travel and collaboration with IPTs and government partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years of general experience.
• 5+ years in the DoD sector.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of technical reviews and develop associated documentation.
• Prepare system/subsystem documentation and technical presentations.
• Analyze proposals for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide engineering support across acquisition, development, deployment, and operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Risk management

Requirements analysis

Documentation

IPTs collaboration

DoD domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Agile tools

Job description

Expertise and Functions

• Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, enhance systems engineering processes, manage and sustain technical baselines, and design/perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance aligns with approved specifications
• Review and evaluate alternative plans, systems engineering programs, designs, and test results to verify subsystem and system performance compliance with program specifications
• Prepare technical documentation defining and recommending system/subsystem characteristics, management reports, and technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions, applying engineering economy principles
• Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development, and analyze/evaluate major engineering system results
• Provide engineering, technical support, and training for programs/initiatives, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, evolution, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight
• Support risk management activities in alignment with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes
• Conduct formal trade studies considering engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-performance balance, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule
• Offer technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, procedural guidance, and documentation, supporting engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Analyze proposals to compare and quantify technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness of proposed systems and components

Concepts and Requirements Analysis

• Review and analyze key documents, including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs)
• Conduct assessments of military utility, operational concepts (CONOPs), technology development strategies, functional configuration audits (FCAs), physical configuration audits (PCAs), and technology standards profiles
• Analyze system concepts and user requirements entered into system requirements baselines (functional, allocated, and product)

Engineering Process Support

• Assist in material solution analysis, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment, and operations support
• Provide support for engineering technical processes, including version/configuration control, requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and decision analysis
• Perform risk, configuration, technical data, and interface management, as well as technical planning and assessments

Technical Reviews and Documentation

• Support planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessments) and develop associated documentation (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan)
• Develop systems engineering documentation, ensuring understanding of systems-of-systems interactions, configuration management, technical data packages, and acquisition/sustainment engineering processes

Technical Skills

• Prepare and review system and subsystem technical documentation, requirements, and engineering analyses for E‑3/E‑7 AWACS platforms.
• Develop and recommend system characteristics, interface definitions, and technical approaches aligned with DoD and Air Force engineering and cybersecurity policies.
• Support modeling and simulation activities, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), and architecture documentation for planned and existing systems.
• Produce technical presentations, engineering reports, and corrective‑action documentation applying established engineering economy principles.
• Conduct system capability evaluations, performance analyses, and subsystem studies to inform government decision‑making.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Agile collaboration tools to manage engineering data, documentation, and workflow.
• Review requirements for compliance with system, cybersecurity, and Air Force policy deliverables, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborate effectively with government personnel, military members, and multiple major defense contractors supporting AWACS modernization.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly in briefings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills when coordinating with the E‑7 engineering team on modeling, simulation, and requirements development.
• Apply sound judgment and problem‑solving skills when evaluating system issues and recommending corrective actions
• Manage time effectively, balancing documentation, requirements analysis, and engineering support tasks across geographically distributed teams.
• Engage constructively with diverse stakeholders, fostering productive communication across technical, programmatic, and contractor groups
• Other duties as assigned

This position requires 20% travel.

Requirements

Education/Training

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience

• 12+ years of general experience
• 5+ years working in the DoD sector

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary

The projected salary range for this position is $96,000-$113,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.