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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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