HPC Systems Engineer

North Carolina, USA
Formula 1
Mid-level
Oct 31, 2026
Not given

GM Performance Power Units
- Concord, NC

Own day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of production and development engineering HPC cluster(s) supporting various CAE, CFD, and FEA simulation suites for multiple cross-functional engineering groups.

• Operate and maintain RHEL-based NVIDIA Base Command Manager HPC environment. Responsible for patching, imaging, driver and firmware updates, and node health monitoring and remediation.
• Administer the Slurm scheduler: partitions, QoS, accounting, reservations, license tracking, prolog/epilog.
• Administer NFS storage volumes, quotas, and permissions.
• Administer license servers (FlexLM, RLM, DSLS) and license limit enforcements.
• Install and maintain commercial simulation software and associated environment modules (STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Abaqus, Converge CFD, GT-Suite, Optistruct, JMAG Electromagnetic, etc).
• Provide direct user support: job script troubleshooting, failed and underperforming job diagnosis, user onboarding, documentation, and user training.
• Investigate performance and reliability problems to root cause using systematic diagnosis; benchmark and validate node and fabric performance.
• Write and maintain shell scripting for automation, health checks, reporting, and user-facing tooling.
• Own vendor trouble tickets (hardware, software, licensing) through to resolution.
• Consult and support build-out and commissioning of additional cluster capacity.

• Linux system administration in a server or datacenter environment (RHEL family).
• Slurm or comparable HPC workload manager (PBS, LSF, Grid Engine).
• Cluster management tooling — Bright Cluster Manager / NVIDIA Base Command Manager.
• NVIDIA GPU and driver administration.
• Bash and python scripting.
• Strong networking fundamentals; RDMA/RoCE or Infini Band exposure.
• MPI, NUMA topology, and CPU/memory performance tuning.
• NFS and shared file system administration.
• Familiarity with commercial CFD or FEA software.
• Methodical troubleshooter — forms a hypothesis, tests it, and works a problem to resolution.
• Comfortable with unfamiliar problems and vendor documentation.
• Clear communicator with engineering end users.
• Disciplined about change control on production systems.

Ready to be part of a team that pushes boundaries both on and off the track? At GM Performance Power Units, we are developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid. Joining us means entering a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, giving you the rare opportunity to help build a world‑class program from day one.

We believe in rewarding innovation and powering potential. As part of our team, you'll benefit from a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your performance, well‑being, and future, helping you thrive at every level.

That includes access to:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 401(k) plan including company match
• Employer‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 32 days annual leave (including holidays)
• Free financial advisor access
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Subsidized on‑site dining
• On‑site gym
• Discounted GM vehicle purchase/lease program
• Free on‑site EV charging for personal GM vehicles

It's all part of our commitment to creating a workplace that is as high‑performing and forward‑thinking as the people who make it succeed.

Join us and help power what's next.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next‑generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

Please note:

GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/.