Systems Engineer

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

K  is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to join our team in Beavercreek, OH. This person will be assisting the lead Deployment Engineer with multi-workstream programs, managing projects from initiation to completion, and at the discretion of the lead engineer ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Typical duties include:

• Takes initiative and assists with the technical leadership of multi-million-dollar projects within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer.
• Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Reports directly to the DI-Network lead deployment engineer
• Oversees network architecture efforts, infrastructure upgrades, and ensure operational continuity, including SD-WAN, and cloud deployments.
• Provides collaboration/coordination with internal/external stakeholders on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provides reports and reviews to the DI-Network lead deployment engineer for approval
• Conducts performance/project analyses to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs.
• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within network discipline at the collegiate level.
• Applies general knowledge of industry practices developed through education or experience.
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Must assist in the management of multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Act as the trusted agent of the lead Deployment Engineer when necessary to guide stakeholder events.
• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: ~25%
• Working Hours: Standard

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field
• 1-5 years of experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office products
• Strong business and analytical acumen.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to achieve results in interdisciplinary environment.
• Advanced risk management skills to manage the technical and performance risks to a high value operational system.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
• Technical Program Management experience
• Active TS/SCI with previous SAP

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.