TAP Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer to provide customer support for High Performance Computing (HPC) software and enable High Performance Computers to continue operating in support of the mission.
The Software Integration Engineer will provide HPC services through enhanced sustainment capabilities, supporting multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and SPD servers. This position will support a range of UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems, desktop applications, servers, and networks required to support mission operations.
Key Responsibilities- Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software within a heterogeneous operating system environment.
- Provide sustainment and operational support for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems and software.
- Support multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and SPD servers.
- Troubleshoot complex system and software issues using structured troubleshooting methodologies.
- Install and configure HPC GOTS scheduler and resource management software.
- Support Linux and UNIX-based environments, including Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE.
- Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts using various shell environments.
- Support configuration management processes and tools.
- Compile and support software utilizing the GCC compiler.
- Support multi-threaded and parallel processing software.
- Develop and maintain software using Python and object-oriented programming languages.
- Support HPC technologies and infrastructure including HPE, Lustre, VMware, Salt, NVIDIA, InfiniBand, Mellanox, Slingshot, Slurm, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, WEKA, Juniper, and Arista.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment; or thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- DoD 8570 IAT II-level certification.
- Experience with Linux shell scripting.
- Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE operating systems.
- Experience with Python programming.
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, or Java.
- Experience with multi-threaded software and parallel processing.
- Experience with GCC compiler.
- Experience with configuration management tools.
- Experience with HPC GOTS scheduler and resource management software.
- Demonstrated structured troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Perl or JavaScript.
- Working knowledge of CORBA and J2EE.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Clearance RequirementThis position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.
Benefits OverviewTAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience, or thirteen years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- DoD 8570 IAT II-level certification
- Experience with Linux shell scripting
- Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE operating systems
- Experience with Python programming
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, or Java
- Experience with multi-threaded software and parallel processing
- Experience with the GCC compiler
- Experience with configuration management tools
- Experience with HPC GOTS scheduler and resource management software
- Demonstrated structured troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Perl or JavaScript
- Working knowledge of CORBA and J2EE
What We Do
TAP Engineering (LLC) is a small, Maryland-based firm providing secure, trusted microelectronics hardware engineering, firmware development, and research support to the DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients. TAP's engineers and research scientists have an average of 20 years' experience driving technology development from applied research to engineering development, prototype, test, production, and field support.









