Linux HPC System Administrator; Remote

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our team is dedicated to leveraging the latest HPC technologies and architectures to support our global business and research objectives. As a successful candidate, you will understand HPC concepts and technologies and will have technical skills and experience in supporting HPC Linux solutions. You should have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience supporting Linux HPC solutions.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with our HPC internal customers.

• You will configure and maintain Linux HPC solutions head node, high-density compute nodes, job scheduler, virtual machines (VMs) and storage systems.
• You will maintain system software and firmware revisions including patches, updates, and OS upgrades.
• You will analyze, diagnose, and respond to system problems and user questions related to running jobs on the HPC cluster.
• You will manage and maintain job scheduling managers Altair PBS Pro.
• You will manage Altair Access User UI, including developing job templates.
• You will perform analysis tool upgrades and work with users to validate. (StarCCM, LsDyna, Ansys, Abaqus FPGA/ASIC Design tools, etc.)
• You will help develop and implement new technologies based on industry best practices.
• You will work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements.
• You will monitor system health and utilization metrics.

• You will foster relationships with your DT peers all over the world that work and want to work at Collins.
• You will learn how to coordinate with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems.
• New HPC methods and tools.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum five years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Five years’ experience as an HPC Linux System Administrator.
• Experience supporting mid-large HPC Linux environments.
• Experience with HPC job scheduling tools.
• Understanding of software tools, automated scripts, batch schedulers, hardware, and system-level troubleshooting to support the engineering community.
• Experience leading HPC projects.

• Experience with Altair PBS Pro Job Schedulers.
• Experience with Altair Access User UI application.
• Experience/knowledge with Cloud HPC.
• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence experience.
• Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) experience in an HPC Linux environment.
• Virtual workstation experience for Engineering HPC Pre/Post processing activities.
• Proven track record in scripting in bash and Python.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.