Software Engineer - HPC Linux (TS/SCI Clearance Required) with Security Clearance

North Point Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is hiring a hands-on HPC Linux Software Engineer to support mission-critical R&D efforts in a high performance computing environment. This on-site role in Colorado Springs requires strong Linux, Fortran/C/C++, and experience with modeling and simulation workflows.

You will work directly with users, mentor juniors, and contribute across the software lifecycle in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• ~5 years of modeling and simulation in heterogeneous, multi‑platform environments.
• Experience supporting HPC user workflows including GUI‑based workflows.
• Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++.
• Proficiency with Bash and Korn shell scripting.
• Strong Linux experience with end‑user issue troubleshooting in a lab.
• Experience with coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management.
• Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain existing code bases.
• Experience with distributed Linux applications in Linux environments.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or scientists and delivering training materials.
• Excellent communication across technical teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HPC users and technical staff in research and development, addressing workflow issues across heterogeneous systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux‑based software used in HPC environments.
• Collaborate with Technical User Support, team lead, Chief Scientist, customers, and site staff to resolve problems and improve user effectiveness.
• Contribute across the software lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, lead code reviews, and create training materials for users and staff.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

C/C++/Fortran

Linux proficiency

Bash/Korn shell

HPC experience

Modeling & Simulation

Mentoring/Code reviews

Communication skills

Training material creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Software Engineer - HPC Linux (TS/SCI Clearance Required) Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

North Point Technology is hiring a hands‑on HPC Linux Software Engineer to support mission‑critical R&D efforts in a high performance computing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who can work directly with users, solve complex modeling and simulation challenges, and help strengthen HPC software workflows in a fast‑paced on‑site lab setting.

Responsibilities:

• Support HPC users and technical staff in a research and development environment, helping solve modeling and simulation workflow issues across heterogeneous, multi‑platform systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux‑based software used in HPC environments, including existing code bases and distributed applications.
• Partner closely with the Technical User Support team, team lead, Chief Scientist, customers, and site staff to resolve technical problems and improve user effectiveness.
• Contribute across the software lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, documentation, testing, and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and scientists, lead code reviews, and create training materials, tutorials, and onboarding content for users and internal staff.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related discipline
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi‑platform environments
• Experience supporting HPC user workflows for modeling and simulation problems, including GUI‑based workflows
• Knowledge of High Performance Computing environments and related technologies
• Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++
• Proficiency with Bash and Korn shell scripting
• Strong Linux experience, including the ability to troubleshoot end‑user system issues independently in a lab environment
• Experience with coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management
• Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain existing code bases
• Experience with requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing of scalable distributed applications in Linux environments
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or scientists, providing technical guidance, and leading code reviews
• Experience designing and delivering training workshops, tutorials, or onboarding materials for HPC users and internal staff
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams and customer stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem‑solving ability, and solid organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on‑site with research and development customers in mission‑focused environments
• Experience supporting technical user communities in HPC or scientific computing settings

Background balancing software engineering, end‑user support, and technical training responsibilities in the same role.

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious‑minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work‑life balance. We strive for a close‑knitted and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.