Systems Engineer III​/Simulation Integration Support

Systems Engineer III / Systems Integration Support

Belong. Connect. Grow. with K ! K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. K  is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to support planning, development, integration, operation, and evaluation of autonomous systems simulation environment.

The selected candidate will work closely with government, industry, and partners to assess technology maturity, develop integration strategies, and support acquisition planning.

• 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 Systems Engineer to support the horizontal integration of multiple USAF open architecture programs and autonomy projects. You will help drive the development, simulation, maturation, and coordination of USAF open architecture capabilities; ensuring alignment across systems and enhancing mission effectiveness.

• Support simulation-related analysis, requirements development, and systems engineering activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams within AF/LCMC engineering, user communities, and external autonomy experts.
• Support integration plans, interface definition, verification strategies, and test approaches for autonomous systems.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including operators, engineers, and acquisition professionals.
• Execute simulations to evaluate system effectiveness or suitability under relevant operational conditions and scenarios.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Flexibility & Adaptability:
  Maintain a willingness to accept changing and evolving roles & responsibilities in support of customers’ requirements and needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in autonomy development, autonomous systems integration, AI/ML systems, robotics, or advanced mission systems.
• Experience with DoD acquisition or military aviation programs.
• Familiarity with requirements management software (Git Lab, Artifactory, Nexus), Test Management, and Defect Tracking (JIRA).
• Hands-on experience with container technologies, including Docker and Podman, for building, running, and troubleshooting containerized applications.
• Familiarity in systems engineering processes (requirements, integration, verification, validation).
• Exposure to Modeling & Simulation concepts & Standards (e.g., JSE Framework).
• An active Secret clearance is required

• Top-Secret clearance
• 3+ years of experience in flight test as a discipline engineer or test conductor
• Prior experience supporting Air Force programs, particularly in Fighter, unmanned systems, or advanced mission systems.
• Experience using Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) or Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS) simulator software.
• Knowledge of digital engineering tools, modeling &…