Senior Systems Administration Engineer – High Performance Computing (HPC)
Job Description
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Company: GE Aerospace
Category: Digital Technology / IT | Job ID: R5013736
🔍 Summary
Join GE Aerospace as a Senior Systems Administration Engineer – HPC, where your passion for infrastructure, Linux systems, and High Performance Computing (HPC) will directly contribute to the future of flight. Based in Bengaluru, this mid-career role is ideal for an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in Linux-based clusters, Lustre storage, and HPC support. Work alongside a global team, driving operational excellence in engineering simulation environments while delivering impactful and sustainable aerospace technologies.
📋 Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Senior Systems Administration Engineer – HPC |
|---|---|
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Shift | Standard business hours with occasional weekend support |
| Job Level | Mid-Career |
| Experience Required | Extensive experience in HPC systems and Linux infrastructure |
| Relocation Assistance | Yes |
| Technologies & Tools | RHEL 7/8, Lustre, VMware, Slurm, Chef, Puppet, Cloud (AWS/Azure), FEA/CFD software |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Team Collaboration | Global, cross-functional teams |
🛠️ Responsibilities
As a Senior HPC Systems Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:
- Administer, maintain, and support Linux-based HPC clusters, storage systems (Lustre/NAS), and engineering toolchains.
- Provide global stakeholder support and customer service with a focus on reliability and uptime.
- Install, upgrade, and decommission complex HPC infrastructure and engineering software environments.
- Support applications related to finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and related disciplines.
- Drive automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency across global environments.
- Collaborate with architecture and leadership teams to ensure global service consistency.
- Embrace continuous improvement, change management, and cross-functional teamwork.
🧠 Required Skills & Experience
- Deep technical expertise in HPC infrastructure management and simulation-based systems.
- Proven hands-on experience with:
- Linux clusters (RHEL 7.x/8.x)
- Lustre file systems
- Virtualization (VMware ESXi, vCenter)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Automation tools (Chef, Puppet, etc.)
- Monitoring tools (Nagios, Splunk, OpsView, etc.)
- Engineering applications (FEA, CFD, lifing analytics)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
🎓 Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a STEM-related field.
- Substantial experience in enterprise-class HPC systems, including end-to-end technical computing support.
Desired:
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, containerization (Docker, Singularity), Slurm, and Big Data technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage mission-critical systems and lead technical projects from concept to deployment.
🌟 Why Join GE Aerospace?
- Be part of the future of aviation and defense innovation.
- Work at GE’s John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC), a global hub of engineering excellence.
- Enjoy a collaborative culture, career growth, and meaningful impact on next-gen flight systems.
- Embrace GE’s FLIGHT DECK mindset and Lean operating model for continuous improvement.
📣 Apply Now
Take the next leap in your career with one of the world’s most respected aerospace innovators.
👉 Apply Now on the Official GE Aerospace Careers Page