Systems Engineer, Journeyman

Kairosinc; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Certification reimbursement program

Job summary

Kairosinc is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer, Journeyman to join their team in Maryland. This role will be onsite at Pax River, MD, supporting the Systems Engineering Department in providing engineering support for various weapon systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $145,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent and relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience in fixed-wing aviation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities related to aircraft sustainment and upgrades.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for fleet readiness and training effectiveness.
• Contribute to risk management and compliance with acquisition standards.

Skills

Strong customer relations

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Self-starter

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt to evolving technology

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field

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 in Pax River, MD.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Additive Manufacturing, and Training and Education services focused on optimizing customers’ program performance and mission through proven methodologies and ethical practices. Our headquarters is in California, MD near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. We offer competitive salaries and benefits with outstanding growth potential.

This position will support the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The program is providing 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.

Primary Duties

• Program Office: PMA-273 (Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office) is responsible for managing the aircraft, simulators, and associated systems that support the U.S. Navy’s undergraduate pilot training pipeline.
• Act as engineering and acquisition support for the Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (APMSE) in the management of the T-6B Texan II – primary fixed‑wing training aircraft.
• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skills.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work within a challenging, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet competing deliverable deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and communicate issues.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology.
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
• Desired Experience:
  • 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of recent and relevant experience.

Clearance

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance and the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete the full background investigation.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short‑Term/Long‑Term Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
• 401(k) 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.