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Principal Systems Engineer

The Swift Group

On-site
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Principal
15+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4w ago

Real job — pulled straight from The Swift Group’s careers page · Verified July 17, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

The Swift Group is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Annapolis Junction, MD role. Apply directly on The Swift Group's careers page below.

Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: Buy

Location Type: IN_OFFICE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Principal Systems Engineer at The Swift Group?

The required skills for Principal Systems Engineer at The Swift Group include: Linux, GitLab, GitLab CI.

What is the seniority level for Principal Systems Engineer at The Swift Group?

Principal Systems Engineer at The Swift Group is a Principal level position.

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