Senior HPC Systems Engineer – Clusters & AI Compute

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

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Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Sr. HPC Systems Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to administer HPC clusters, storage systems, and fast networks. You will provide application support to engineers, install Linux compute clusters, and document procedures for diverse teams, conveying complex ideas in accessible terms.

The role requires deep Linux/HPC experience, scripting (Bash, Python), and familiarity with cluster managers (Slurm/PBS/LSF). TS/SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 5+ years of systems engineering experience; OR 7+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with client and server hardware/software, management tools, enterprise networking, virtualization, and security technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage HPC clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networks
• Provide application support to SpaceX employees across engineering disciplines
• Install and integrate Linux-based compute clusters
• Write instructional documentation and convey highly technical ideas in non-technical terms

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

Bash

Python

Docker

Podman

Singularity

Slurm

PBS

LSF

CUDA

Prometheus

Grafana

Nagios

CFD

FEA

AI training

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline

7+ years experience building software in lieu of a degree

Tools

HPC clusters

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Sr. HPC Systems Engineer in Hawthorne, CA to administer HPC clusters, storage systems, and fast networks. You will provide application support to engineers, install Linux compute clusters, and document procedures for diverse teams, conveying complex ideas in accessible terms.

The role requires deep Linux/HPC experience, scripting (Bash, Python), and familiarity with cluster managers (Slurm/PBS/LSF). TS/SCI eligibility is required.