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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** KAIROS Inc - **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SONAR (Symantec), Systems Integration - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b2a9fa41-da48-46ca-a542-23ca0898a7ef ## About the Role * Must have demonstrated experience with acoustics and sensor systems engineering. * Strong background in systems integration, testing, and evaluation of mission systems within a DoD or Naval Aviation environment. * Must have experience preparing and reviewing engineering documentation, specifications, and technical risk assessments for acoustics or sensor systems. * Strong customer relations, analytics, and documentation skills * Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality * Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., 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/or communicate issues * Ability to adapt to evolving technology Education and Experience: * Technical or Scientific Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts degree from an accredited college or university * At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description is required. Clearance: This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance. ## Description KAIROS, Inc is searching for an energetic, experienced, and highly motivated Systems Engineer, Journeyman, to join our team. This position is a hybrid position and will be onsite as required at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD., This position will provide Systems Engineering support to the H-60 Multi-Mission Helicopters Program Office (PMA 299) at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The position will provide engineering support to the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) for MH-60R/S helicopter sensor systems and to support the evaluation of their technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and lifecycle of a program. Primary Duties: * Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan and design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. * Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military aircraft weapons systems, associated support systems. * Applies systems engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. * Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems. * Identifies, diagnoses and resolves complex engineering issues focused on acoustics and sensors to include but not limited to the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS) dipping sonar systems, the Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection (DMAD), the MH-60R Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS), and the Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR). * Coordinates engineering support with NAVAIR's engineering divisions, external field engineering facilities and test sites to ensure effective program execution. * Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. ## Related Videos - [The Sound of Your Secrets: Teaching Your Model to Spy, So You Can Learn to Defend](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100357-the-sound-of-your-secrets-teaching-your-model-to-spy-so-you-can-learn-to-defend) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)