Booz Allen
HPCEngineer,Junior
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“HPC Engineer, Junior at Booz Allen. Skills: HPC, Linux, Scripting, Containerization. Support HPC workflows. Configure and submit jobs”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot job failures; Troubleshoot performance issues
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, Security investigation, Eligibility for classified information access, On camera during interviews and assessments, Identity verification process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of experience working in Linux-based HPC, cluster, or scientific computing environments, Experience with HPC job schedulers such as Slurm, PBS, and LSF, and submitting batch jobs, Experience with scripting in Bash or Python, Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Singularity, or Apptainer, Knowledge of Linux command line operations and Shell scripting, Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree in CS, Computational Science, Engineering, or Physics
Nice to Have
Experience with parallel computing concepts such as MPI and OpenMP, Experience with parallel file systems such as Lustre and GPFS, or high-throughput storage, Experience with GPU computing, including CUDA and ROCm, or GPU-accelerated workflows, Experience in scientific software environments, including modules, Spack, and EasyBuild, Experience with DoD HPC environments such as DREN and DSRC, or other government computing resources, Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab, Secret clearance, Security+ CE Certification
What You'll Do.
Support HPC workflows
Configure and submit jobs
Package scientific software
Troubleshoot job failures
Troubleshoot performance issues
Gain exposure to scheduler configuration
Gain exposure to storage systems
Gain exposure to parallel computing
Gain exposure to HPC integration
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with senior HPC engineers; Work closely with DevSecOps engineers
Full Job Description
HPC Engineer, Junior **The Opportunity:** As a junior HPC engineer, you'll support the operation of HPC workflows that power large-scale aerospace simulation campaigns. You'll help configure and submit jobs through HPC schedulers, package scientific software into containers, troubleshoot job failures and performance issues, and support the researchers who depend on these environments. You'll work closely with senior HPC and DevSecOps engineers, gaining exposure to scheduler configuration, storage systems, parallel computing, and the integration of HPC with modern CI/CD workflows. This is a growth-oriented role designed for someone with a foundation in Linux and scientific computing who wants to build deep HPC expertise. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 1+ years of experience working in Linux-based HPC, cluster, or scientific computing environments, including academic, internship, or professional environments * Experience with HPC job schedulers such as Slurm, PBS, and LSF, and submitting batch jobs * Experience with scripting in Bash or Python * Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Singularity, or Apptainer * Knowledge of Linux command line operations and Shell scripting * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in CS, Computational Science, Engineering, or Physics **Nice If You Have:** * Experience with parallel computing concepts such as MPI and OpenMP, in a professional or academic environment * Experience with parallel file systems such as Lustre and GPFS, or high-throughput storage * Experience with GPU computing, including CUDA and ROCm, or GPU-accelerated workflows * Experience in scientific software environments, including modules, Spack, and EasyBuild * Experience with DoD HPC environments such as DREN and DSRC, or other government computing resources * Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab * Secret clearance * Security+ CE Certification **Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to
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