High Performance Computing Systems Engineer (HPC)

SpaceX·Hawthorne, CA·Posted 13 November 2026

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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. HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING SYSTEMS ENGINEER (HPC) SpaceX is looking for an HPC Systems Engineer with strong knowledge and experience in a world class engineering organization. This employee will be a member of the HPC team and will support SpaceX personnel and proprietary systems. The ideal candidate will be flexible and flourish in a fast paced and challenging environment. They should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess ingenuity to excel at this position. 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 1+ years of systems…

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