High-Performance Data Engineer for Secure HPC Environments

3 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Maxar Technologies Full time

Maxar Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Platform and HPC Data Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of data management solutions in high-performance computing environments.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with various file systems, data labeling/tagging systems, and the configuration of storage appliances. This role involves ensuring that data workflows, storage configurations, and metadata management are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational and government security requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement data management systems and architectures for HPC platforms, focusing on optimizing data flow, storage, and access in large-scale computing environments.
  • Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of distributed file systems (e.g., Lustre, IBM Spectrum Scale, NFS, GPFS) and storage solutions used in HPC environments to ensure efficient performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement and manage metadata-driven systems for data labeling/tagging. This includes the development of strategies for classifying, indexing, and organizing datasets to enhance data discoverability, access control, and auditing.
  • Configure and maintain various storage appliances (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE) and integrated storage solutions. Ensure that storage devices are optimized for performance, capacity, and availability within the HPC ecosystem.
  • Integrate data storage and management systems with HPC clusters, ensuring seamless data flow between compute nodes and storage appliances. Optimize data pipelines to support high-throughput workloads and minimize bottlenecks in I/O performance.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or higher is a plus.
  • 7+ years of experience in managing data infrastructure in HPC environments, with expertise in file systems, storage appliances, and data workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed file systems, including Lustre, IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS), NFS, and others commonly used in HPC settings.
  • Proven experience with storage appliance configuration (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE, or similar systems), including performance tuning, capacity management, and reliability.
Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $107,000 - $229,000 annually. Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k). For more information, please visit https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits.



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