The Role
The Principal Engineer will lead tactical engineering for HPC programs, overseeing installations, coordinating design reviews, and developing technical documentation while supporting user requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to work in Laurel, Maryland. The Principal Engineer (PE) will provide oversight to tactical engineering activities to accomplish system goals to include coordinating and participating in design meetings and technical reviews. The PE will support HPC installation and deployment while working as lead system engineer supporting and achieving HPC program goals.
Required Skills:
- Configure and maintain a Linux cluster to provide a development and execution environment.
- Work with users to guide systems to be efficient and productive.
- Propose and implement new tools and technologies in consultation with users.
- Directly support users and develop documentation to facilitate efficient use of technology.
- Work with users to clarify and document current and emerging requirements.
- Work with corporate support organizations as needed.
- Expertise with GitLab and Gitlab CI (Continuous Integration).
- Develop technical plans to guide capability development.
- Coordinate test plans and procedures.
- Coordinate thread testing and verification for test results.
- Report status of capability development.
- Work with system architects, system developers, testers, and system engineers to develop and maintain thread block diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc.
- Write and coordinate technical documentation for one or more programs.
- Assist with providing oversight to ensure technical reviews are done in accordance with system engineering processes, procedures, and standards.
- Computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate a Windows environment, manage files and folders, use common workplace applications such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and email, effectively navigate web browsers, and troubleshoot routine issues independently.
Level 3 Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience with an agency or HPC development program.
- Fifteen (15) years of experience in technical roles for Government or industry customer.
- Ten (10) years of experience as a system engineer supporting programs to develop and field large- scale systems to include expertise in system architecture, requirements analysis, system documentation, system evaluation, and process execution and evaluation.
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. May substitute four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Security Clearance:
- A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- Three years of experience with an agency or HPC development program
- Fifteen years of experience in technical roles for Government or industry customers
- Ten years of experience as a system engineer supporting large-scale systems
- Expertise in system architecture, requirements analysis, and system documentation
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The Company
What We Do
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers, across the country and around the globe.
