Sr. High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer

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

Sr. High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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

BASIC 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of professional experience building, deploying and troubleshooting Linux systems
• Experience with a scripting language (Bash, Python) to automate and solve reoccurring tasks
• Experience building, deploying and troubleshooting HPC clusters
• Familiarity with cluster resource managers (Slurm, PBS, LSF)
• Experience with monitoring and alerting technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)
• Familiarity with scientific and engineering computing (CFD, FEA)
• Familiarity with large scale AI training
• Familiarity with GPU usage in a compute cluster and Cuda
• Experience with containers (Docker, Podman, Singularity)
• Experience deploying and maintaining automated configuration management software (Puppet, Ansible)
• Comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems, with a sense of urgency appropriate to the responsibilities
• Eligibility for access to classified material up to TS/SCI with Polygraph

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: Sr. HPC Systems Engineer: $165,000.00-$230,000.00 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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