HPC Engineer, Junior

Job Number: R0240542

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 a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 to $98,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.