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# Systems Engineer (Contingent)

- **Company:** KIHOMAC, Inc.
- **Location:** Aberdeen, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, C4ISR, MagicDraw, DODAF
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/174cee4a-ddce-4048-b424-689a6c29b0bf

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required

Experience:

 * 5+ years of professional experience in the required task area
 * Experience with MBSE tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, etc.) required
 * Familiarity with DoDAF, digital engineering, and system lifecycle processes required
 * Experience working with integrated hardware/software systems required
 * Experience with wearable systems, sensors, or C4ISR preferred
 * Exposure to TAK or tactical systems 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 system architecture, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and integration of hardware, software, and data solutions in a secure operational environment
 * Develop system architectures using MBSE and DoDAF frameworks
 * Support design, integration, and evaluation of wearable and sensor-based systems
 * Perform trade studies, requirements analysis, and system modeling
 * Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (software, cyber, data, hardware)
 * Support digital engineering strategies and lifecycle development
 * Other duties as assigned


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