North Point Technology

Recruits and retains defense mission engineers

Software Engineer - HPC Linux

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph is required.
A bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline is required.
At least 10 years of professional software engineering experience is required.
Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments is required.
Experience supporting HPC user workflows for modeling and simulation problems, including GUI-based workflows, is required.
Knowledge of High Performance Computing environments and related technologies is required.
Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++ is required.
Proficiency with Bash and Korn shell scripting is required.
Strong Linux experience, including the ability to troubleshoot end-user system issues independently in a lab environment, is required.
Experience with coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management is required.
The ability to analyze, debug, and maintain existing code bases is required.
Experience with requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing of scalable distributed applications in Linux environments is required.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or scientists, providing technical guidance, and leading code reviews is required.
Experience designing and delivering training workshops, tutorials, or onboarding materials for HPC users and internal staff is required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams and customer stakeholders are required.
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

Support HPC users and technical staff in a research and development environment, helping solve modeling and simulation workflow issues across heterogeneous, multi-platform systems.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based software used in HPC environments, including existing code bases and distributed applications.
Partner with the Technical User Support team, team lead, Chief Scientist, customers, and site staff to resolve technical problems and improve user effectiveness.
Contribute across the software lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, documentation, testing, and maintenance.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and scientists, lead code reviews, and create training materials, tutorials, and onboarding content for users and internal staff.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working on-site with research and development customers in mission-focused environments.
Experience supporting technical user communities in HPC or scientific computing settings.
Background balancing software engineering, end-user support, and technical training responsibilities in the same role.

***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. ***

North Point Technology is hiring a hands-on HPC Linux Software Engineer to support mission-critical R&D efforts in a high performance computing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who can work directly with users, solve complex modeling and simulation challenges, and help strengthen HPC software workflows in a fast-paced on-site lab setting.

Responsibilities:

Support HPC users and technical staff in a research and development environment, helping solve modeling and simulation workflow issues across heterogeneous, multi-platform systems. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based software used in HPC environments, including existing code bases and distributed applications. Partner closely with the Technical User Support team, team lead, Chief Scientist, customers, and site staff to resolve technical problems and improve user effectiveness. Contribute across the software lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, documentation, testing, and maintenance. Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and scientists, lead code reviews, and create training materials, tutorials, and onboarding content for users and internal staff.

Required Qualifications:

TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
Around 5 years of experience developing and using modeling and simulation software in heterogeneous, multi-platform environments
Experience supporting HPC user workflows for modeling and simulation problems, including GUI-based workflows
Knowledge of High Performance Computing environments and related technologies
Proficiency in Fortran, C, and/or C++
Proficiency with Bash and Korn shell scripting
Strong Linux experience, including the ability to troubleshoot end-user system issues independently in a lab environment
Experience with coding standards, unit testing, and configuration management
Strong ability to analyze, debug, and maintain existing code bases
Experience with requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing of scalable distributed applications in Linux environments
Experience mentoring junior engineers or scientists, providing technical guidance, and leading code reviews
Experience designing and delivering training workshops, tutorials, or onboarding materials for HPC users and internal staff
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams and customer stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving ability, and solid organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on-site with research and development customers in mission-focused environments
Experience supporting technical user communities in HPC or scientific computing settings
Background balancing software engineering, end-user support, and technical training responsibilities in the same role

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

About the Company

North Point Technology

Recruits and retains defense mission engineers

North Point Technology is a woman-owned small business based in Reston, Virginia, that supports the U.S. government’s defense missions by recruiting and retaining highly skilled technologists. It addresses the challenge of assembling and keeping top engineers for critical mission programs by offering competitive compensation and benefits, which helps attract and keep the best people. The company’s approach combines a lean, efficient business model with a culture of focused, mission-driven work to supply capable teams to federal programs. Unlike larger firms with high overhead, North Point Technology concentrates on attracting and retaining talent to meet government needs. The company’s goal is to provide a steady supply of skilled engineers who can work on essential defense systems, ensuring mission success for federal clients.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2005

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