HPC Software Engineer: Linux, Automation & CI/CD

AeroVironment; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

AeroVironment in Jessup, MD is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain system-management software for Linux-based HPC environments. You will build scalable services, automate provisioning and monitoring, and collaborate across DevOps, cybersecurity, and systems teams.

The role requires experience with Python and Rust, container technologies (Docker/Podman), Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Linux CLI and standard Linux tools proficiency.
• Experience developing Bash/Python scripts to automate tasks.
• Experience with Linux-based HPC environments and containerization.
• Experience with CI/CD and automation tools like GitLab CI and Jenkins.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain system-management software for Linux-based HPC environments.
• Develop Python and Rust software solutions and automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Create containerized apps with Docker/Podman; manage images and runtimes.
• Use Ansible to orchestrate deployment and configuration across environments.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate build, test, and release processes.
• Triage issues, analyze logs, and improve system reliability and performance.
• Document architecture, interfaces, and troubleshooting steps.

Skills

Python

Rust

Bash

Linux CLI

Docker

Podman

containerd

Ansible

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Git

CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field + 5+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field + 7+ years experience

9+ years Software Engineer experience

Tools

Docker

Podman

containerd

Git

Ansible

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

AeroVironment in Jessup, MD is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain system-management software for Linux-based HPC environments. You will build scalable services, automate provisioning and monitoring, and collaborate across DevOps, cybersecurity, and systems teams.

The role requires experience with Python and Rust, container technologies (Docker/Podman), Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.