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Airworthiness and Systems Engineer

Precise Systems, Inc.

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Compensation
$68–102K/yr
Location
NAS Patuxent River, MD
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Precise Systems seeks an Airworthiness and Systems Engineer to support its Patuxent River offices. The role provides systems engineering, technical management, and process support across the system lifecycle, including airworthiness processes, requirements and technical artifacts, vendor oversight, and review-board participation. The engineer will support PMA-262 Platform Systems IPT activities and coordinate technical reviews, readiness events, and stakeholder inputs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems Engineering, requiredAirworthiness Processes, requiredTechnical Management, requiredRequirements Definition, nice to haveTechnical Artifact Development, nice to haveProposal Evaluation, nice to haveVendor Oversight, nice to haveRoot Cause Analysis, nice to haveCorrective Action Analysis, nice to haveConfiguration Change Management, nice to haveCommunication, requiredStakeholder Coordination, nice to haveRequirements Verification, nice to haveTest and Evaluation, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required3+ Years Systems Engineering or Engineering Support Experience, requiredNAVAIR Program Support Experience, requiredSecret Security Clearance, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service. Powered by our highly skilled workforces, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs with solutions in Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Technical Services. Since our establishment, we have demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage the customer's needs, no matter how complex offering exceptional service and the Precise solution.

We are currently seeking a Airworthiness and Systems Engineer to support our Patuxent River, MD offices.

Provide comprehensive systems engineering, technical management, and process support across the full system lifecycle. Assist in the execution and management of core engineering and airworthiness processes, including requirements definition, technical artifact development, and proposal evaluations. Perform technical oversight of vendor and supplier activities, including root cause and corrective action analysis, deficiency corrections, and configuration change management. Participate in review boards, technical boards, and formal readiness events to evaluate documentation, assess manufacturing and quality data, and coordinate stakeholder inputs to inform leadership decision-making and program planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in execution and management of systems engineering processes in PMA-262 Platform Systems IPT.

  • Assist in execution of the Engineering/Data Requirements Agreement Plan (EDRAP) process to ensure that appropriate airworthiness artifacts are reviewed/approved in order to support the class desk in issuance of a flight clearance.

  • Participate in the development of systems engineering artifacts required for a request for proposal and evaluating proposers’ systems engineering artifacts in proposals.

  • Perform technical management to include technical assessment of vendor and supplier activities including corrections of deficiencies (COD), root cause and corrective action (RCCA) analysis, and critical review of proposed implementations.

  • Participate in regular interactions with other system engineers from the Prime contractor and other government direct vendors.

  • Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) process to review and approve Manufacturing and Quality (M&Q) tags and problem alerts while coordinating Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and inputs in a timely fashion.

  • Assist in the Change Management Process (CMP) by reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for production line cut-in and retrofit planning purposes, evaluating the merits of Requests for Variance (RFV), and making recommendations to inform leadership planning decisions.

  • Assist the Platform Systems IPT with technical reviews, requirements verification, CDRLs and other data, and make a determination of the applicability of technical comments provided by SMEs during document reviews.

  • Assist the Platform Systems IPT in the collection, organization, distribution, and interpretation of technical data relating to system test and evaluation including production acceptance testing conducted by the Prime Contractor.

  • Assist with the coordination of Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events, including tailoring and scoring of SETR checklists, development of agenda and event coordination, and development of related briefing materials.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with more than three years of experience in systems engineering, or in an engineering support role.

Required Experience:

  • Prior experience supporting NAVAIR Programs.

  • Possess in the ability to support communication across a team of diverse stakeholders (both technical and non-technical).

Desired Experience:

  • Prior experience supporting NAVAIR Programs.

  • Possess in the ability to support communication across a team of diverse stakeholders (both technical and non-technical).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

This role requires in-person support.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $68,099.20 to $102,128.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.

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How this job compares

Set against the 10,954 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–102K/yr
  • Maryland median$120–198K/yr577 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr8,483 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $85K, is 47% below the Maryland median midpoint ($159K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 701 open Systems Engineer jobs in Maryland and 10,954 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,183 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,122 of the 10,954 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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