Hardware Technician - HPC (Onsite – Hawthorne, CA)

Stage 4 Solutions; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stage 4 Solutions is seeking a Hardware Technician for an onsite HPC support role in Hawthorne, CA. This 12-month contract-to-hire position focuses on maintaining Linux-based supercomputers, troubleshooting, break-fix work, and coordinating with customer and remote teams to meet SLAs.

You will perform diagnostics, hardware replacements, data gathering and escalation to senior product teams. Requires 5+ years in Linux HPC, strong Linux/Unix skills, and a degree in CS or related field (or 8+ years

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux HPC experience in large scale systems.
• Strong Linux/Unix, networking and security fundamentals.
• Degree in CS or 8+ years of related experience if no degree.
• Ability to diagnose complex problems and drive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux supercomputer availability to meet SLAs.
• Perform hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Gather data, analyze, and escalate issues for timely resolution.
• Provide technical input and integration opportunities aligned with requirements.
• Work with customer and remote teams, reporting to the Project/Technical Manager.
• Communicate findings across client community and contribute learnings.
• Model knowledge sharing and reuse within the practice.

Skills

Linux HPC experience

Linux/Unix

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in CS or related field

8+ years of relevant experience without a degree

Tools

Linux OS (RHEL/SLES)

Job description

Hardware Technician - HPC (Onsite Hawthorne, CA)

In this role, you will be supporting the global technology company s supercomputer for SpaceX. The candidate will collaborate with both the customer and the client s remote teams as part of the site team responsible for maintaining system availability and uptime to meet customer SLAs. This position involves daily break fix work, extensive troubleshooting, and part replacement across the system. Working under the direction of the customer, you will respond directly to requests and assignments, providing technical and operational support along with guidance as needed.

This is a 12-month contract-to-hire role, 40 hours/week, 5 days onsite role in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux supercomputer systems availability to meet customer SLAs.
• Perform hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs as required.
• Gather data, perform analysis, and elevate problems to higher level product support groups and management to ensure timely resolution.
• Provide technical design input and integration opportunities aligned with customer requirements.
• Work under the direction of the Project/Technical Manager and customer representatives.
• Communicate across client community, adding value and demonstrating execution of company strategy.
• Contribute to knowledge tools and communities, ensuring project learnings are documented and shared.
• Role model knowledge sharing and re use within practice or profession.

Requirement

• 5+ years of Linux HPC related experience, ideally with large scale HPC system administration and hardware support.
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix operating systems, file systems, networking, and security (Red Hat/CentOS or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of Linux OS (RHEL or SLES) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to diagnose complex technical problems to root cause and drive resolution.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in Computer Science or related field; without a degree, 8+ years of relevant professional experience.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Please feel free to forward this project opening to others you think may be interested.

Compensation: $50-$55/hr