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# Data Scientist/AI Engineer (Contingent)

- **Company:** KIHOMAC, Inc.
- **Location:** Aberdeen, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Sensor Fusion, Data Streaming
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c8b95247-e731-49e3-9156-ce27f68961f6

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required, * 3+ years of experience in data science, AI/ML, or analytics
 * Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools required
 * Experience with machine learning frameworks required
 * Experience with sensor fusion or wearable data preferred
 * Experience supporting DoD or government programs preferred
 * Familiarity with real-time or edge analytics preferred

Security:

 * 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

## Description

* Support development of analytics and machine learning models for wearable and sensor-based systems
 * Focus on processing physiological and environmental data to enable real-time insights and decision support
 * Develop machine learning models and analytics pipelines
 * Work with sensor and physiological data (time-series, streaming data)
 * Support algorithm development and validation
 * Collaborate with systems and software teams on integration
 * Develop data visualization and decision support tools
 * Other duties as assigned


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