Systems Engineer

KIHOMAC, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401k/IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Wellness resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. seeks a seasoned systems engineer to lead elicitation, define architectures, and guide MBSE-based development for Navy-class digital solutions in Lexington Park, MD. You will coordinate with SMEs and developers to translate ops needs into robust technical designs.

With 5+ years in the field, you will support agile processes, documentation standards, and enterprise system analyses while mentoring junior staff and ensuring alignment with program objectives and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or development.
• Excellent communication skills to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Preferred: Naval Aviation maintenance policies, Agile/DevSecOps, MBSE (SysML/UML), cloud data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead elicitation efforts with customer teams to develop and maintain requirements and allocations.
• Guide development of a digital solution for maintenance or calibration optimization.
• Document solution architectures with SMEs and developers.
• Gather, analyze, and document system requirements.
• Support user stories with SMEs and developers.
• Participate in Agile methods and manage iteration status for systems tasks.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts and guide hybrid Waterfall/Agile processes.
• Create in-platform documentation of concepts, architecture, processes, status, and portfolios.
• Develop project and portfolio documentation standards and guidance.
• Collaborate with Navy MRO/SCM/PLM on enterprise system analysis and As-Is/To-Be planning.
• Support Business Case Analysis (BCA) and Analysis of Alternatives (AOA).
• Assist data scientists with model applications and training, and data quality practices.
• Develop test plans and procedures; provide inputs to reviews and meetings.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements elicitation

Agile methodologies

MBSE

SysML

UML

Stakeholder communication

Cloud data platforms

DevSecOps

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline

Tools

SysML

UML

CAMEO

Job description

• Lead elicitation efforts with customer team to develop and maintain concept, high-level requirements and functional allocations
• Guide development of a digital solution for maintenance or calibration equipment capability optimization
• Define and maintain documentation of solution architectures working with SMEs and developers
• Conduct system requirements gathering, analysis, development and documentation
• Support development of user stories with SMEs and developers
• Participate in Agile methods by developing, managing and reporting iteration status for systems engineering tasks
• Manage and provide guidance and training to program office team on hybrid waterfall / Agile process for application development
• Develop means and maintain in-platform documentation of concepts, requirements, architecture, development processes, project status and portfolios
• Develop project and portfolio documentation standards and guidance for project teams
• Work with program office and Navy MRO, SCM, PLM teams on enterprise system analysis and creation, inputs and updates to As-Is/To-Be system planning and implementation in CAMEO
• Support Business Case Analysis (BCA) and Analysis of Alternatives (AOA)
• Support data scientists and developers in the practice of the application and training of models
• Support data scientists and developers with defining and managing process and procedures for monitoring and improving data quality
• Support development and performance of test plans and procedures
• Provide inputs to Program Management Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings
• Provide necessary systems solution documentation and visualization
• Mentor local junior engineers and analysts
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Required Experience:
• Experience in systems engineering or development
• Excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical solutions
• Preferred experience:
• Naval Aviation Maintenance and Calibration policies and procedures or Navy data systems
• Agile software methodology process and DevSecOps
• Digital Engineering or Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and modeling language (SysML, UML)
• Cloud-based Data platforms

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued 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

• 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: $120,000 - 130,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS AN ON-SITE ROLE IN LEXINGTON PARK, MARYLAND