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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** SWIFT
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9063421/principal-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

OPS Consulting is seeking 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.


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