Systems Engineer L3 - HPC/HMD Annapolis Junction, MD 03-16-2026

Technology Resource Experts, LLC is looking for an experienced High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer to support complex system design, integration, monitoring, and diagnostics by applying deep understanding of both physical and logical system architectures.Position DescriptionMaintain a comprehensive understanding of the system's end-to-end physical and logical architecture to effectively apply hardware modeling and diagnostics (HMD) monitoring tools.Leverage HMD monitoring tools to identify, narrow, and triage system issues, directing detailed problems to the appropriate diagnosticians or vendors for resolution.Develop deep expertise in the HMD product and monitoring architecture to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to enhance diagnostic effectiveness.Collaborate with developers, analysts, and monitoring tool owners to propose, design, and implement improvements to monitoring solutions, increasing system reliability, and operational visibility.Analyze system logs, metrics, and telemetry—primarily using Splunk—to determine root causes, understand system behavior, and identify anomalous conditions.Interpret hardware and system performance data, including graphs and trends, to diagnose system behavior and inform troubleshooting activities.Guide the development of Splunk dashboards, health indicators, and diagnostic scripts to monitor critical data flows, system performance, and failure signatures.Review and evaluate relevant technical documentation; ask clarifying questions and build expertise in hardware design to support accurate and timely system diagnosis.Provide recommendations for testing strategies and develop documentation of issue signatures to enable and accelerate diagnostics development.Collaborate closely with diagnosis teams and external vendors to troubleshoot complex hardware and system-level issues.Track issues through resolution using JIRA, validate fixes, and confirm that corrective actions resolve the underlying problems.ExperienceDemonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical domains, with a strong willingness and aptitude to expand expertise as required: System Architecture and Design, Power Systems, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, Cooling Infrastructure, Signal Integrity, and System Reliability.Proven experience in system health monitoring, diagnostics, and operational support for complex hardware and integrated systems.Ability to read, interpret, and analyze detailed hardware documentation, including specifications, data sheets, schematics, and design artifacts.Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset, with a natural curiosity and willingness to ask probing questions to identify root causes and systemic issues.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage vendors and internal stakeholders to extract detailed technical information related to system design, performance, and anomalies.Experience with, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, system monitoring and diagnostics tools, including but not limited to Chiplink, Splunk, Ipsci, and iostat.Self-motivated and capable of completing complex technical tasks with minimal supervision while managing priorities effectively.Ability to clearly convey technical findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences through written documentation and oral briefings.Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including engineering, diagnostics, operations, and vendor partners.Comfortable learning and adapting to new tools, technologies, and processes as mission and system needs evolve.QualificationsAn active TS/SCI with polygraph is required - Last poly must be within the last 5 years.Must be hardware focused and have experience with monitoring and dashboards.Our Benefits100% company-paidhealthdental, andvisionpremiumsAutomatic company contributedHealth Savings Account (HSA)up to$3,900for familiesUp to 7 weeksof Paid Time Off (PTO)Automatic 401kInvestmentPaid11 Federal HolidaysBlueCross BlueShieldHealth InsuranceTuition/TrainingReimbursementAccess toRavensseason ticketsin club levelCompany-paidgolf events foryour timeandcourse feesIf you didn't find the perfect fit among our openings, feel free to reach out to talent@trexperts.co or submit your application here!We're always looking for exceptional talent and would be delighted to notify you about new opportunities!Curious to learn more about our company? Explore our website, connect with us on Facebook, or follow us on LinkedIn today!Technology Resource Experts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.The projected compensation range for this position is $175K - $250K. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Technology Resource Experts, LLC invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Trexperts benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Safe Harbor 401k Investment, Learning and Development opportunities, Referral Bonuses and Flex Time.J-18808-Ljbffr