WASP Project Manager​/Senior Systems Engineer

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

K  is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) program at NAS Patuxent River. WASP is a mission-planning capability used by Naval Aviation to support weapons employment, stores planning, and mission execution for F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. This role combines project management, systems engineering, operational analysis, software requirements development, and customer engagement.

The successful candidate will work directly with Navy stakeholders, software developers, and operational users to ensure the WASP program continues to deliver mission-ready capabilities to the fleet. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth. The selected candidate will initially lead project-level activities while gaining exposure to customer relationships, strategic planning, contract execution, and business growth initiatives. Over time, this role is expected to evolve into broader Program Manager responsibilities for the right individual.

We are seeking an aviation professional who understands operational mission planning and enjoys solving complex problems. The ideal candidate has enough technical depth to work with engineers and developers, enough operational credibility to engage fleet users, and the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and growth. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset. This is not a position for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo.

We want a leader who is energized by improving processes, building relationships, identifying new opportunities, mentoring others, and helping shape the future direction of the WASP program.

• Lead day-to-day execution of the WASP project and support contract performance objectives.
• Develop schedules, plans, reports, and customer deliverables.
• Coordinate with Navy stakeholders, software developers, and engineering teams.
• Translate operational needs into system requirements and software enhancements.
• Analyze aircraft weapons employment, stores loading, mission-planning requirements, and related technical data.
• Review changes to operational publications, flight clearances, and technical guidance and assess impacts to the WASP software baseline.
• Participate in technical reviews, testing…