Senior HPC Systems Engineer

Job Description

Glia Cell 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Annapolis Junction, MD area.

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

• Care First 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.

Glia Cell 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.