HPC Computational Scientist
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, AI Engineer
Overview
Work with cutting-edge applications that help advance the mission as an HPC Computational Scientist r work will be immersed in our client’s domain to deliver simple solutions for their complex needs. At GDIT, you’ll prioritize the client while we prioritize your career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an HPC Computational Scientist supporting the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) User Productivity Enhancement and Training (PET) in Dayton, OH, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an HPC Computational Scientist joining our team to solve complex HPC challenges for DoD scientists and engineers.
The HPCMP PET team provides expert computational support for users of the DoD supercomputing systems. The team serves as a customer-facing presence for the DoD science and technology community, offering SME advice for new initiatives, ongoing projects, and support needs.
How an HPC Scientist will make an impact- Engage with the HPC community to understand current and future HPC needs, and stay current with new technology solutions and optimizations
- Drive exploration and innovation of new technologies and capabilities relevant to HPC computing; collaborate with other technical teams to evaluate for future implementation
- Innovative mindset: seek to understand needs in-depth and think broadly about solutions
- Organization: track and manage tasks across concurrent efforts with different customer groups, ensuring delivery is on schedule and as planned
- Trust: build and maintain trust with our team and customer base
- Science: understand at a high level what drives research and how HPC can best support and enable it
- Attend or lead meetings with team members and customers to troubleshoot complex technical problems and brainstorm improvements to our services
- Collaborate with team members and the Team Lead to enhance and expand fundamental HPC capabilities and complete technical projects
- Occasionally present to senior leadership on HPC best practices, new and interesting cloud technologies, and advances such as AI/ML, including how you approached and solved challenging technical issues
- Education:
Master of Science (PhD preferred) - Experience:
3+ years of related experience (minimum of 2 years of relevant HPC experience) - Technical
Skills:
Experience on technology projects with adherence to schedules and management of customer expectations; familiarity with high-performance file systems, modules for installing applications, compilers, MPI, OpenMP, and profiling tools - Security Clearance Level: Must be a US citizen and eligible for a Top Secret clearance
- Skills and Abilities:
Ability to present ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical users; experience analyzing solution components, understanding systems integration challenges, and identifying technology gaps to meet performance targets and functionality requirements - Preferred
Skills:
Background in Computer Science or physics-based computation, such as computational structural mechanics (CSM); computational electromagnetics and acoustics (CEA) - Location:
Dayton, OH (Hybrid) or Vicksburg, MS
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Salary and Benefits Information
The likely salary range for this position is $76,565 - $103,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; it will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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