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Senior Systems Engineer/Project Technical Manager

KIHO MILITARY ACQUISITION CONSULTING, INC.

LAYTON, UTJob$115–125K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$115–125K/yr
Location
LAYTON, UT
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer/Project Technical Manager supports the U.S. Air Force’s acquisition of the LGM-35A Sentinel system. The role conducts requirements verification, risk management, and technical performance measurement; analyzes contractor requirements data and models; and prepares system qualification reports. It also manages employee workload, feedback, performance, training, timecards, and workplace relations while coordinating with company leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Requirements VerificationRisk ManagementTechnical Performance MeasuresMBSEDassault CameoRhapsodyPrimavera P6IBM Rational DOORSSysMLEmployee Workload ManagementEmployee RelationsFeedbackTraining Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or STEMMaster's in Engineering or STEM3+ Years Related ExperienceSentinel or MMIII ExperienceUS CitizenshipActive Top Secret ClearanceOccasional ReachingProlonged Computer Screen UseLift and Carry 20 Pounds

Benefits

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

Full job description

Expertise and Functions Conduct requirements verification, Risk Management, and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) Support the military customer's acquisition of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the LGM-35A Sentinel system of systems Assist the United States Air Force (USAF) in managing internal program requirements, analyzing Prime contractor DOORS data modules and CAMEO/SysML models Prepare critical reports for System Qualification Serve as a key interface with the Prime Contractor to ensure alignment with U.S. Government intent regarding requirements products and artifacts, while consulting regularly with the USAF System Program Office (SPO) on stakeholder needs Managerial Duties: Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any conflicts Conduct ongoing f eedback - both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling for improvement if necessary Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards Manage accuracy of employee timecards Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for both position and company needsGuide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate - goals/changes/updates/news Co-ordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or STEM field required Master's Degree in an engineering or STEM field preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience in a related field required Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems preferred Experience with MBSE and Dassault's Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.) preferred Experience with Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) preferred Experience with Risk Management preferred Experience with Primavera P6 preferred Experience with IBM Rational DOORS preferred Experience with SysML preferred Security: Must be a US citizen Active Top Secret clearance required Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: The projected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 per year. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range. What Wage are you offering? 115000.00 to 125000.00 per Yearly

How this job compares

Set against the 10,973 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–125K/yr
  • Utah median$98–178K/yr238 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr8,067 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 15% below the Utah median midpoint ($141K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Utah.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 324 open Systems Engineer jobs in Utah and 10,973 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Utah
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 (9,115 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,704 of the 10,973 open Systems Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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