HPC Software Engineer

AeroVironment

. Develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeJessup • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems, with a strong focus on automation, scripting, and deployment orchestration. Proficient in using Python and Rust within a Linux environment, applying CI/CD principles, and troubleshooting operational systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python DevelopmentRust DevelopmentLinux Environment ExperienceCI/CD PrinciplesBash Scripting

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Hard Skills

Python DevelopmentRust DevelopmentBash ScriptingLinux CLITroubleshootingDebuggingCI/CD ToolsAutomation FrameworksContainerizationDeployment Orchestration

Tools & Technologies

DockerPodManContainerdAnsibleGitLab CIJenkinsGitAtlassian Tool SuiteSplunkHashiCorp Vault

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI ClearanceMaster's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

High Performance ComputingAutomationObservabilityAnalyticsITAR/EAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDockerJenkinsLinuxPythonRustSplunkTypeScriptVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain system management infrastructure software and services for High Performance Computing (HPC) systems
Work in a Linux environment
Automate tasks and processes through scripting
Develop software solutions using Python and Rust
Orchestrate deployments using automation frameworks
Troubleshoot and debug issues in operational systems
Apply CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience using the Linux CLI
Proficiency in Bash/Python scripting to automate tasks and processes
Experience developing software solutions using Python and Rust in a Linux environment
Experience with Docker, PodMan, and containerd
Experience with Ansible for deployment orchestration
Experience troubleshooting and debugging operational systems
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
Experience with Git Source Control System
TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance required
Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline plus five years of SWE experience; OR bachelor’s degree plus seven years of SWE experience; OR nine years of SWE experience
Applicants must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR; some positions require current U.S. Citizenship
Familiarity with DCIM tools such as Netbox
Familiarity with observability and analytics platforms such as Splunk
Familiarity with IAM solutions such as Keycloak
Familiarity with secret management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown