Airspace Integration Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Airspace Integration Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Lexington Park

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Airspace Integration Systems Engineer Program Summary K 's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, K  collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary K  is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Systems Engineer for the MQ-9 MUX MALE platform, a next-generation, AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled Unmanned Air System (UAS) designed to provide persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and advanced targeting capabilities for the US Marine Corps. If you have a passion for systems engineering and supporting advanced unmanned aviation programs, this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to mission-critical projects.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to deliver innovative systems engineering solutions to the Fleet. This position supports tasking at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), located in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership for the integration, testing, and sustainment of the MQ-9 MUX MALE platform.

Responsibilities include developing and managing system requirements, verifying data fusion, planning and executing lab and flight tests, and ensuring interoperability with other mission systems. The role also involves supporting engineering change proposals, analyzing technical risks, and recommending solutions to enhance MQ-9 airspace integration, capability and survivability.

Roles and Responsibilities
* Develop and apply systems engineering products and analyses to support requirement development, acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of unmanned aviation systems and associated autonomous functions/systems.

* Develop airworthiness and certification artifacts of the air vehicle and installed systems, verify hardware interface documentation, and manage/verify test data to support program technical reviews.

* Support airspace integration of new systems as they are deployed.

* Lead and manage multifunctional teams, ensuring the successful integration of complex systems.

* Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff.

* Conduct technology trade studies to research, analyze, and evaluate various options, documenting results to determine the best value solution for specific problems.

* Perform engineering investigations of considerable complexity to resolve technical issues.

* Review literature, patents, and current practices to inform solutions for assigned projects.

* Oversee the completion and implementation of system enhancements, recommending technical corrections and improvements to management

* Curate technical data to support development of technical manuals (E.g., NATOPS/NATIP) and training/readiness artifacts to support fielding and sustainment.
Basic Qualifications
* Must be a US Citizen.

* Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to maintain TS/SCI.

* Master's degree in engineering.

* Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively complex systems design, acquisition, and test experience, including complex (hardware/software) aviation/aerospace systems integration.

Preferred Qualifications
* Military Test Pilot School graduate with operational pilot/aircrew experience.

* Certification in Systems Engineering

* Experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.

* Experience working within both NAVAIR and Joint (US Navy, Marine, and/or Air Force) Program Offices

* Familiarity with DoD aviation development, production, sustainment, and/or testing.
* Knowledge of U.S. Government,…