Full-Time
Senior Systems Engineer
Updated on 9/3/2026
Lentech
51-200 employees
Mission-focused engineering and IT services
Compensation Overview
$259k - $277k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Fort Meade, MD, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
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- An active and current TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph through Maryland is required.
- At least 20 years of systems engineering experience is required.
- A high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of general systems engineering experience is required, or a bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 20 years of systems engineering experience, or a master's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 18 years of systems engineering experience, or a PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 18 years of systems engineering experience.
- Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement.
- Interact with the government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
- Communicate with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
- Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including stakeholder requirements definition, requirements analysis, architectural design, implementation, integration, verification, transition, validation, operation, maintenance, disposal, project planning, project assessment and control, decision management, risk management, configuration management, information management, measurement, project portfolio management, infrastructure management, lifecycle model management, human resource management, quality management, acquisition, and supply.
- Experience with cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform engineering, especially in Amazon Web Services.
- Experience designing and implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.
- A high-level understanding of the artificial intelligence and machine learning lifecycle, including development, training, inference, and monitoring.
- Experience developing machine learning pipelines, deploying models, and using DevOps or MLOps.
- Experience with Amazon SageMaker.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with varied stakeholder groups, proactively engage them to understand requirements, and inform system architecture decisions.
- Experience with system security and networking, particularly implementing system security on classified systems.
- Experience with data engineering and data lifecycle management.
Lentech, Inc. provides engineering, operations, and IT services focused on government and defense customers. Its offerings include multi-discipline systems engineering, thermal engineering for NASA Goddard, integration and test services, software development, and mission operations support. On the IT side, Lentech delivers advanced, scalable, secure applications and data-center solutions, including FedRAMP-compliant cloud hosting, enterprise architecture, application development and maintenance, IT operations, and cyber security. The company differentiates itself through a strong track record with NASA and Air Force Space Command, its status as a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business, and its role as an AWS Government Partner delivering FedRAMP-managed hosting. Lentech’s stated goal is to expand its space systems services by growing its team and pursuing new challenges in both IT Solutions and Mission Technical Solutions for government customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lentech won a USDA delivery order April 22, 2026, worth $270,502.
- DigitalNet.ai partnership launched agentic AI compliance tools for federal clients on October 2025.
- Washington Technology named Lentech a Fast 50 company, validating recent revenue momentum.
What critics are saying
- Leadership churn hit twice: Dillahay became CEO January 1, 2025; Allen replaced him March 2026.
- DigitalNet.ai partnership depends on Dillahay, now a senior executive there, creating strategic conflict.
- Federal contracting concentration leaves Lentech vulnerable; losing USDA-like task orders would crush growth quickly.
What makes Lentech unique
- 100% employee-owned ESOP aligns employees with margins and retention, announced March 13, 2026.
- Rosalie Allen brings NASA, Booz Allen, and deciBel Research credentials to federal growth.
- Lentech sells IT, engineering, and technical services across defense, intelligence, and civil markets.
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Lentech, Inc. announces Rose Allen as CEO to drive growth and innovation. Distributed by EIN Presswire ELKRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Lentech, Inc., an Employee-Owned organization and a leading provider of IT, engineering and technical solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, has appointed Rosalie Allen as their Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Ms. Allen has more than 35 years of experience in the aerospace and defense sector, with a distinguished career focused on designing and executing transformational strategies that drive enterprise growth. Prior to joining Lentech, Ms. Allen served as the Director of Operational Excellence at Alutiiq, leading the development and implementation of accountability systems and scalable operational processes. Ms. Allen also served as President of deciBel Research, where she led engineers, software developers, and scientists supporting the defense and intelligence customers. Earlier, as President of Interfuze Corporation, she guided the company through acquisitions that diversified and expanded its capabilities. Ms. Allen also held the position of Huntsville Site Executive for Booz Allen Hamilton, where she was responsible for developing strategies to drive company growth. During her 19-year tenure at NASA, she progressed through a series of technical and leadership roles, ultimately serving as Director of the Office of Strategic Analysis and Communications at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Gregg Einfalt, interim CEO for Lentech, will resume his role as President, ensuring continuity in the company's leadership and partnering with Rose and the executive team as Lentech pursues multiple initiatives in the defense, intelligence and civil markets. "The addition of Rose to our executive team perfectly complements our company's mission and employee focused culture and leverages her successful vision and approach to achieving growth and customer success in multiple market sectors", said Gregg Einfalt. Rose Allen added "I am honored to step into the role of CEO at Lentech, Inc., and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our executive team and our employee owners for their unwavering dedication and hard work that has laid a strong foundation for our future success." About Lentech, Inc. Lentech, Inc. is a leading provider of IT, engineering and technical solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government. Lentech, a 100% Employee-Owned company, was recently recognized as a Fast 50 company by Washington Technology. As both a prime contractor and subcontractor, Lentech delivers innovative solutions to support critical government operations and missions. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. XPRMedia and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected]
Lentech appoints Einfalt as interim CEO, Dillahay steps down. Lentech's interim CEO Gregg Einfalt, who has been its president since 2016. Lentech photo. Paul Dillahay is a senior executive at DigitalNet.ai, the new artificial intelligence company founded by serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj that Lentech is also partnering with. Lentech has appointed President Gregg Einfalt to the chief executive post on an interim basis following the planned departure of Paul Dillahay, who led the company as CEO since January. Einfalt will also work with the employee-owned company's board of directors to assess candidates for the permanent CEO role, Lentech said Wednesday. Dillahay is a senior executive at DigitalNet.ai, the new artificial intelligence company founded by serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj. DigitalNet.ai formed through a combination of three other businesses including Harmonic AI, which Dillahay founded in 2024 and subsequently led as CEO. Lentech is developing a partnership with DigitalNet.ai that surrounds agentic AI tools for federal agencies and commercial entities, including new use cases. In conjunction with the CEO transition, Dillahay will resume his position as leader of Lentech's strategic advisory board. Lentech transitioned to a 100% employee stock ownership plan during his tenure there. Einfalt joined Lentech in 2016 as president after two decades in executive roles at ASRC Federal. Stay in the know - Washington Technology's Insider Membership gives you unmatched access to breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insights that federal contractors can't afford to miss. Join today for 50% off.
Effective January 1, 2025, Paul A. Dillahay has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lentech.