# Senior Systems Engineer

> KIHOMAC · Lexington Park, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** EPG - Electronics & Prototyping Group

## Description

-   Work with customers to understand business needs and to define solution use cases
-   Provide consultation on art of the possible during visioning of customer solutions
-   Work with customer end users and SMEs to refine use cases, technical approaches and implementations
-   Collaborate with and support multiple development teams to create solutions involving analytics, visualization, applications, and data integrations
-   Perform reviews and make recommendations for improving production data pipelines and ontology with respect to SME data quality expectations and emerging customer needs
-   Develop solutions with and mentor team members on Foundry tools
-   Provide programming support and technical approach for integrations of external customer applications with Foundry
-   Follow and improve established standards and processes
-   Keep up to date with current programming tools and practices
-   Manage requirements analysis, development, traceability, modeling and associated documentation
-   Provide necessary systems solutions documentation and visualization
-   Mentor local junior engineers and analysts
-   Engage with employer-provided Palantir training
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Training:** 

-   Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required   

**Experience:**

-   5+ years of professional experience in the required task area
-   Required Experience:

-   Translation of business process and program workflows into solution architecture
-   Proficiency in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo
-   Proficiency in Java, Python, TypeScript, React, and SQL
-   Architecture frameworks and modeling language such as DoDAF, SysML, and UML
-   Agile software methodology process tools such as Git and Azure DevOps

-   Preferred Experience:

-   Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) tools
-   Familiarization with legacy US Navy data systems

**Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen

-   Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

**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:** $120,000 - 130,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

## Apply

[Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/75631C9BB4/apply)

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