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Systems Engineer, Journeyman

KAIROS Inc

full_time - 20670

Posted: 18/02/2026

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionKAIROS, 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. Role Focus: Provides engineering and acquisition support to 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 skillsSelf-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to qualityMicrosoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlinesDetail orientedExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issuesAbility to adapt to evolving technologyDemonstrated 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 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. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

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.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical CoverageEmployer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Contribution by Employer401K Plan with Employer Matching Annual Discretionary BonusesPaid Time OffEleven (11) Paid HolidaysCertification reimbursement programTuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Rewards and recognition programsCommunity outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/

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Systems Engineer, Next Gen Jammer Platform Stores Integration

KAIROS Inc

full_time - 20670

Posted: 13/12/2025

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Description:

KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer at the Senior level to join our team. This position will be onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Systems Engineering, 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.

Overview:

Next Gen Jammer Platform Stores Integration Systems Engineer to support the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Programs Office (PMA-234) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. PMA-234 is responsible for acquiring, delivering, and sustaining Airborne Electronic Attack systems and providing combatant commanders with Electronic Warfare capabilities that critically enable operational mission success.

Primary Duties:

Support the Deputy Assistant Program Manager for Systems Engineering (DAPMSE) assigned to PMA-234 as a technical integrator for electronic warfare (EW) pods/stores, specifically ALQ-99, Next-Generation Jammer (NGJ) Mid Band(-MB) and Low Band (-LB).

As a technical leader for platform stores integration (PSI), the selected candidate will be responsible for conceiving, planning, organizing, and leading development and store integration activities specific to the NGJ pods.

The NGJ PSI DAPMSE is responsible for coordinating all the system integration engineering efforts associated with NGJ-MB/LB with PMA-265 Weapon Systems Integration (WSI) IPT and Growler System Integration (GSI) IPT teams necessary for conducting integration on domestic and FMS EA-18G Growler aircraft.

The incumbent is responsible for conceiving, planning, organizing, and leading weapons and store integration activities. This includes conducting engineering analyses, test and evaluation of weapon systems, related subsystems and components. Projects cover the entire life cycle and acquisition phases from concept development and testing to production and decommissioning.

Review program documentation for impact and opportunities related to store development, production and deployment. Participate in engineering requirements process and program team design reviews.

Assisting the Commodity Class Desks and IPT Leads with identifying & developing systems engineering and platform integration requirements, and ensuring these requirements are addressed in the Store Integration Plan (SIP) throughout the program development, integration, and test

Supporting the Interface Control Working Group (ICWG), developing and updating system interface control documents (ICDs)

Managing, tailoring & executing the Airworthiness processes, managing & coordinating with NAVAIR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Technical Program Office (TPO) and Prime Contractor representatives as required for Store Certification data and the review & approval of Technical Data Package (TDP) deliverables. Reviews flight clearances for technical accuracy and safety of flight.

Ensure that individual efforts are extended across other teams by focusing individual program and product team efforts in achieving coherent, integrated solutions.

Providing technical support for the development & platform integration Statement of Work (SOW)

Providing technical leadership in responding to test and integration deficiencies

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience that demonstrates technical depth to understand and interpret related technical concepts, approaches, and capabilities showing an understanding of system of systems interaction of various components and project their influence on the operational capability.

Experience that demonstrates an understanding of program schedules and planning timelines including requirements generation and the inputs required to successfully integrate and field a product.

Experience that demonstrates knowledge of how various systems trades will influence the end user experience.

Must have weapons and store integration experience. Highly desired to have airworthiness experience and be familiar with NAVAIR airworthiness requirements, flight clearances, and safety of flight. Experience with EA-18G Growler aircraft is highly desired. Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skills Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to qualityMicrosoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlinesDetail orientedExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issuesAbility to adapt to evolving technology

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university.

Ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which must be directly related to DoD systems.

Clearance:

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires the candidate be Top Secret/SCI eligible.

Compensation:

While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000-$180,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

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.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical CoverageEmployer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Contribution by Employer401K Plan with Employer Matching Annual Discretionary BonusesPaid Time OffEleven (11) Paid HolidaysCertification reimbursement programTuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Rewards and recognition programsCommunity outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/

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GPS Test Engineer

KAIROS Inc

full_time - Camp Pendleton

Posted: 21/10/2025

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionKAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated GPS Test Engineer to join our team.

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.

The GPS Test Engineer position will be highly skilled and motivated to support the United States Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) in Camp Pendleton, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and compliance of GPS systems used in various military applications. This role requires in-depth knowledge of GPS standards and proficiency in GPS compliance test software.

Primary Duties:Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of GPS systems to ensure they meet all relevant standards and requirements.Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts for GPS systems and USMC client systems.Utilize GPS compliance test software to evaluate performance, accuracy, and reliability.Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with engineering teams to implement solutions.Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and any corrective actions taken.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of GPS systems.Remain current with the latest GPS standards, technologies, and industry best practices.Provide technical support and expertise to Marine Corps personnel regarding GPS systems and testing methodologies.Assist in the development and improvement of test methodologies and processes.

Skills and Qualifications:Strong knowledge of GPS standards, including IS-GPS-153 Rev D and E, and other relevant standards (MSID-001A and NMEA-0183).Knowledge of MIL-STD-6017A and Variable Message Format (VMF) messaging.Proficiency in using GPS compliance test software (CTS-153).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skillsSelf-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to qualityMicrosoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlinesDetail orientedExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issuesAbility to adapt to evolving technologyPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of Mounted Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT) System (MAPS) Generation (GEN) II (MAPS Gen II)/Mounted Assured Resilient Navigation (MARNAV) Block 1 (MARNAV Block 1)Knowledge of MAPS Maintenance Application (MMA) softwareExperience supporting military or defense-related projects.Familiarity with other navigation and positioning systems (e.g., GNSS, GLONASS, Galileo).Knowledge of RF signal processing and simulation.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Minimum of 3 years of experience in GPS system testing and validation.Work Environment:The position is based at MCTSSA, Camp Pendleton, California, with occasional travel to other testing sites or facilities as required.The work may involve working in a lab environment and field-testing conditions.Physical Requirements:Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to work in various environmental conditions.Clearance:
This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $125K to $175K annually. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

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.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical CoverageEmployer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Contribution by Employer401K Plan with Employer Matching Annual Discretionary BonusesPaid Time OffEleven (11) Paid HolidaysCertification reimbursement programTuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Rewards and recognition programsCommunity outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/

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Systems Engineer, Journeyman

KAIROS Inc

full_time - 20670

Posted: 30/09/2025

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionKAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer, Journeyman to join our team. This position will be onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD with teleworking opportunity.

Established in July 2013, KAIROS, Inc. is a growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing full life cycle Cybersecurity, Program Management, Systems Engineering, 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.

Overview:
The Systems Engineer, Journeyman will support Air Vehicle Systems/Sub-Systems in support of the Systems Engineering Department (SED) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This position provides critical systems engineering support of the Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, with a focus on the development and sustainment of the H-53 air vehicle systems, subsystems, and components.

Primary Duties:
In this role, the engineer will contribute to the full lifecycle of weapon systems across multiple platforms. Responsibilities include technical research and development of emerging technologies, system analysis, and comprehensive documentation. The engineer will also support the acquisition process for aircraft, weapons, and integrated systems—evaluating their technical performance, mission effectiveness, and associated acquisition risks from initial concept through deployment and sustainment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Overseeing the in-service support of a particular platform or system.Acting as the central coordination point for all engineering, logistics, and sustainment issues related to that system.Supporting airworthiness, configuration management, and issue resolution for systems already in the fleet.Coordinating engineering change proposals (ECPs), technical directives, and updates. Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems. Supports Air Vehicle engineering on H-53 helicopter systems and subsystems.Skills and Qualifications:Strong customer relations, analytics, documentation skillsSelf-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to qualityMicrosoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAbility to work independentlyAbility to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlinesDetail orientedExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issuesAbility to adapt to evolving technologyDemonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in 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. In order to complete the requirements for government security clearance investigation you must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete the full background investigation. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000-$145,000. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

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.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical CoverageEmployer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Contribution by Employer401K Plan with Employer Matching Annual Discretionary BonusesPaid Time OffEleven (11) Paid HolidaysCertification reimbursement programTuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Rewards and recognition programsCommunity outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/

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