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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** TRINZIC CORP
- **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Data Fusion, R (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Tensorflow, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Pytorch, Julia, Scikit Learn, ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee807a4fb8aa9a76

## About the Role

* Support integrated product teams and contribute to engineering planning and execution.
 * Minimum five (5) years of Department of Defense and/or NAVAIR experience supporting military aviation acquisition programs.
 * Demonstrated experience developing, integrating, testing, or evaluating artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.
 * Experience supporting military aviation platforms, command-and-control systems, ISR systems, or autonomous systems.
 * Experience with data fusion, sensor integration, data analytics, and decision-support technologies.
 * Proficiency in higher-order programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, MATLAB, Julia, R, or similar software development environments.
 * Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, ONNX, or equivalent technologies.
 * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
 * Minimum five (5) years of professional systems engineering experience supporting Department of Defense aviation acquisition programs.
 * Minimum five (5) years supporting NAVAIR aviation acquisition programs.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting ACAT I or equivalent major defense acquisition programs.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Extensive knowledge of NAVAIR systems engineering processes, policies, and acquisition documentation.
 * Experience supporting requirements development, system integration, verification, validation, and technical reviews.
 * Experience supporting airworthiness, flight test, developmental test, and operational test activities.
 * Experience with configuration management, risk management, and technical baseline management.
 * Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional engineering teams and IPTs.
 * Strong technical writing, briefing, and communication skills.
 * Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility.
 * Twelve (12)+ years supporting NAVAIR aviation acquisition programs.
 * Direct experience supporting PMA-266 MQ-9 Reaper preferred.
 * Experience supporting unmanned aircraft systems, ISR platforms, mission systems integration, or weapons integration.
 * Experience with Digital Engineering and MBSE methodologies.
 * DAWIA or Back-to-Basics Engineering certification desired. Active Top Secret clearance preferred.

## Description

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support PMA-266, the MQ-9 Reaper Program Office, at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. PMA-266 is responsible for lifecycle management, modernization, integration, sustainment, airworthiness, and readiness of the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System. The Systems Engineer will support MQ-9 acquisition, modernization, and sustainment efforts through requirements development, systems engineering analyses, system integration, verification and validation, test and evaluation, and technical risk management activities. The successful candidate will work directly with PMA-266 leadership, NAVAIR competency organizations, fleet stakeholders, and industry partners to support delivery of mission capabilities and ensure compliance with cost, schedule, performance, and airworthiness requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

 * Support systems engineering activities for PMA-266 MQ-9 weapon system acquisition and sustainment activities.
 * Support technical planning and execution of systems engineering processes throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
 * Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements, specifications, interfaces, and technical baselines.
 * Evaluate contractor engineering products, system designs, technical data packages, and program deliverables.
 * Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), design reviews, and acquisition milestone events.
 * Support system integration activities across air vehicle, ground control station, communications, payloads, weapons, and support systems.
 * Support airworthiness, flight clearance, and certification efforts.
 * Develop and maintain risk, opportunity, and technical performance management processes.
 * Support Test and Evaluation planning, execution, analysis, and deficiency resolution.
 * Coordinate engineering activities across IPTs, test organizations, fleet stakeholders, and contractor teams.
 * Review Engineering Change Proposals and configuration changes.
 * Provide systems engineering support for DoD 5000 acquisition processes and NAVAIR systems engineering activities.
 * Develop technical briefings, engineering assessments, and decision-support products.