Senior HPC Systems Engineer

GliaCell Technologies; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Up to 25 days paid time off

401(k) company contribution

Annual professional development allowance

Technology budget

Job summary

GliaCell Technologies is hiring a Senior HPC Systems Engineer for a full-time role to provide technical expertise in sustaining mission-critical software and systems for a U.S. Government subcontract. The ideal candidate will develop requirements management processes, deliver essential documentation, and manage risks effectively. Candidates must have active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $170,000 to $260,000 based on qualifications and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Possess an active or reinstatable TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements management process and establish requirements baseline.
• Deliver system engineering documentation at program and system levels.
• Develop risk management process and risk register.
• Propose and evolve HPC architectural concepts.
• Document architecture with features and diagrams.

Skills

Proficiency with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)

Capability to use CAMEO

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+

Education

High school diploma plus 14 years experience

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years experience

Master’s degree plus 4 years experience

PhD plus 4 years experience

Job description

Job Description

GliaCell Technologies is seeking a Senior HPC Systems Engineer for a full‑time position on a U.S. Government subcontract, providing technical expertise to sustain critical mission‑related software and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a program‑level requirements management process and establish a tailored requirements baseline.
• Contribute to and deliver system engineering documentation at both program and system levels.
• Develop a risk management process, including a risk management plan and risk register.
• Propose and evolve HPC architectural concepts and features:
• Ensure consistency with strategic plans and commercial vendor roadmaps.
• Analyze and document alternatives among competing architectures.
• Justify architectural elements based on mission applications and proxies.
• Deliver documentation of architecture, including unique architectural features and diagrams illustrating structure and functions.

Key Requirements

• Possess an active or reinstate‑able TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Education and experience:
• High school diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years general system engineering experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline plus six (6) years system engineering experience; OR
• Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus four (4) years system engineering experience; OR
• PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus four (4) years system engineering experience.

Key Skills

• Proficiency with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Capability to use CAMEO.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+.

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD area.

Salary Range

$170,000 to $260,000, depending on position level, skills, experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employee and dependents.
• Up to 25 days paid time off.
• Up to 40 hours PTO carryover.
• 11 federal government holidays.
• Work‑from‑home opportunities.
• 401(k) company contribution, fully vested day one.
• Discretionary, certification, and sign‑on bonus potential.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Annual professional development allowance.
• 100% premium coverage for life and disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary life insurance coverage available.
• Employee assistance program.
• Travel protection program.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Monthly team and family events.
• Technology budget.
• Global Entry eligibility.
• Annual swag budget.

Equal Opportunity

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.