Systems Engineer, Junior

About the Role

This Systems Engineer, Junior role is split evenly between software development and infrastructure support for two BioTeam customers at NIH. The position works collaboratively with BioTeam consultants and customers to provide IT and software solutions that best fit customer requirements. The employee will need to balance two distinct workstreams within the same week.

Responsibilities

50% Software Development

• Build and enhance scientific software applications and features.
• Support research-focused workflows through custom software solutions.
• Participate in proof-of-concept, product development, and customer software projects.
• Help identify project changes and improvements needed to meet objectives.

50% Infrastructure Support

• Implement and support scientific computing infrastructure solutions.
• Enable researchers to effectively use HPC (High-Performance Computing) and scientific IT environments.
• Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot HPC clusters, storage systems, and related infrastructure.
• Work with project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget while managing customer expectations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Willingness to acquire new skills, learn from others, multitask, and work on projects outside of the immediate area of expertise.
• Work independently on multiple projects at once.
• Develop or participate in the creation of SOPs and IT processes.
• Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot HPC and storage infrastructure.

Schedule

The position is hybrid, combining on-site work at our corporate headquarters in Dulles, VA, with remote work. Must be able to provide own working space and telecommunications connections (e.g., high-speed internet with a secured network). Must be able to travel to the NIH campus 1-2 times a month in Bethesda, MD, or as requested by the customer. Any hybrid work schedule requires customer approval. Remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or NIH POC to ensure zero interruption in service delivery.

Requirements

• B.S. in a life science, computer science, computer engineering, or systems engineering related field.
• Software development experience in Python and TypeScript.
• U.S. Citizen – able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Proven experience in analyzing and resolving complex problems quickly, efficiently, and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated strategic project and work planning organization skills.
• Experience managing or supporting scientific HPC infrastructure (storage, network, computing).
• Familiarity with AWS and/or GCP.
• Familiarity with Vue.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• 1-2 years of programming experience.

About Technica

At Technica Corporation, our goal is to provide exceptional professional services and innovative technology solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. We specialize in a wide range of advanced information technology solutions, from Systems Engineering to Cyber Security, and from Software Development to Product Solutions. From our locations across the DC Metro area, Hampton, Virginia, and Huntsville, Alabama, we provide technological subject matter expertise, program management, and business process knowledge as a trusted advisor in support of our Department of Defense and other Federal Agency customers.