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Principal Systems Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Annapolis Junctionfull-timelead
Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
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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,

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud
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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Annapolis Junction, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
June 3, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 27, 2026

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the-swift-groupPrincipal Systems Engineer