Aircraft Systems Integrator

Aircraft Systems Integrator

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.

K ’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

K  is seeking a Aircraft Systems Integrator (ASI) to support the Advanced Sensors Technologies (AST) Program Office at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The candidate will perform a variety of engineering work in the development of cutting‑edge DoD operable system network capabilities while meeting customer requirements within the imposed constraints. The position supports advanced technical projects with strategic planning, accelerated schedules, equipment integration onto aircraft and testing requirements from multi‑disciplined cross‑functional teams.

• Lead integration efforts for aircraft optical systems and associated network architectures as a subject matter expert.
• Conduct subsystem interface design and research to ensure seamless integration of EO/IR systems onto P‑8A aircraft.
• Perform functional analysis of integrated networks to confirm alignment with customer performance goals.
• Support development and evaluation of technical proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for AST projects.
• Conduct post‑modification subsystem checkouts, testing, troubleshooting, and technical direction across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Develop system interconnect diagrams and provide guidance on product logistics for AST systems.
• Provide specialized hands‑on training to military and civilian personnel, including in‑flight test support on the P‑8A as a Project Specialist.
• Attend and contribute to AST program meetings, reporting status updates to government leadership and integration teams.
• Travel up to 25% to support integration and testing activities across program locations.

• Clearance & Citizenship:
  Active Top Secret/SSBI; SSBI completed within the last 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR High School Diploma with at least 8 years of systems integration experience.
• Experience:
  
  Systems integration, installation, and checkout experience on Navy aircraft; demonstrated ability to read schematics and…