Test Engineer, HPC & AI Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Texas, USA is seeking a Test Engineer for HPC & AI systems to support lab infrastructure, test systems, and inventory for complex validation activities. You will enable remote access, manage configurations, and collaborate with global teams to deliver reliable HPC/AI solutions.

You will install and configure systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate asset records while working onsite at an HPE office in Texas.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with HPC hardware and lab operations, including validation and troubleshooting.
• Strong Linux knowledge and ability to work with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, configure, and prepare HPC/AI systems, storage, and networking for engineering use.
• Troubleshoot hardware, firmware, OS, network, and configuration issues; document findings.
• Maintain lab inventory, lifecycle records, and asset documentation with auditable processes.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound hardware shipments and ensure secure on-site/off-site storage.

Skills

HPC platforms

Linux OS

Network topology

Troubleshooting

Remote access

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Ubuntu

SLES

Job description

Test Engineer, HPC & AI Systems

This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Role Impact

This role is essential to the success of the HPC IST organization, ensuring that lab infrastructure, test systems, and inventory are available, operational, and compliant to support complex system validation activities. By providing hands-on technical support, managing lab operations, enabling remote access, and maintaining system configurations, the engineer improves testing efficiency, minimizes downtime, and helps deliver reliable HPC and AI solutions that meet HPE quality standards.

About You

• You are motivated by working on leading-edge hardware and HPC technologies that support next-generation AI development and applications.
• You understand HPC hardware and software setup.
• You can analyze and troubleshoot system configurations problems and work independently.
• You work closely with team members locally and around the world in support of their projects.
• You support remote test execution and troubleshooting.
• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You grow your knowledge and expertise on new leading-edge technologies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Hands-on experience with HPE HPC platforms, including, Industry Standard Server, storage, and networking products.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including Red Hat, SLES, and Ubuntu.
• Understanding of network topologies, switches and configurations.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex issues in collaboration with engineering and test teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, culturally diverse engineering team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, issues, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, cable, configure, and prepare HPE HPC and AI systems, networking, storage, accelerator, and related infrastructure for engineering and validation use.
• Safely disconnect, decommission, unrack, and prepare retired or reassigned equipment for storage, shipment, reuse, or disposal in accordance with applicable processes.
• Stage lab systems with approved operating-system images, firmware, software, and configuration settings based on documented project and platform requirements.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of hardware, firmware, operating-system, network-connectivity, and system-configuration issues; document findings, elevate unresolved issues to the appropriate engineering teams, and track them through resolution.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and auditable inventory and hardware-lifecycle records for systems, components, spare parts, cables, and other lab assets.
• Conduct physical inventory reviews and reconcile discrepancies between equipment, asset records, storage locations, and tracking systems.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound hardware shipments, including receiving, inspection, packaging, labeling, documentation, tracking, and delivery confirmation for domestic and global destinations.
• Organize and maintain secure on-site and off-site storage areas so that equipment and components are identifiable, traceable, protected, and readily available when needed.
• Support the day-to-day operation and administration of HPC lab and data-center infrastructure, including system availability, lab networks, remote-access capabilities, power, cooling, rack space, cabling, and workspace readiness.
• Monitor lab conditions and promptly report or escalation infrastructure, safety, security, power, cooling, access, or compliance concerns that could affect personnel, equipment, or engineering schedules.
• Enable local and remote engineering teams by preparing systems, validating basic connectivity and access, coordinating equipment availability, and assisting with configuration-related troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with R&D, IST, platform, core engineering, program management, facilities, logistics, and other partner teams to communicate status, resolve operational dependencies, and align work with project priorities.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready service records, asset documentation, shipping records, tickets, configuration information, and other required operational evidence.
• Follow HPE lab safety, security, quality, change-control, and equipment-handling requirements, including applicable ISO 9001 processes.
• Identify and recommend practical improvements to lab workflows, asset controls, system-staging practices, documentation, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Provide concise status updates on completed activities, upcoming work, blockers, risks, inventory concerns, and issues requiring engineering or management attention.
• Perform assigned lab-support activities independently with limited supervision while seeking appropriate authorization before making changes outside established procedures or approved configurations.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in either Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here . Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_01

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level."

- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 57,500 - 130,000 in Texas

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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