#CORE DIGITAL CAMPUS - IT Operations Specialist High Performance Computing

Job Description:

An opportunity for an IT Operations Specialist for High Performance Computing has arisen within Airbus Helicopters (Albacete, Spain).

WHY JOIN US? 

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Bring your ideas to a dynamic, modern ecosystem and help us build the next generation of aerospace solutions.

DESCRIPTION 

You will be part of a team in the E2E development domain, which delivers digital solutions for the entire end-to-end development process of our helicopters. As part of the PSL Scientific Computing, you will contribute to providing over 400 simulation engineers with a High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, pre- and post-processing means, predictive applications, data management and other solutions in the simulation toolchain.

The IT Operations Specialist for High Performance Computing is the technical specialist for the HPC cluster infrastructure, which are high-end computers used to simulate various aspects of our aircrafts. This role works in conjunction with the Product Manager and is responsible for the optimization, reliability, efficiency and availability of our HPC clusters in an industrialized manner in accordance with best practices, rules and policies.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

• Ensure and monitor the availability, robustness and performance of the different HPC clusters and maintain the infrastructure (servers, middleware, network, storage, etc) in operational condition in line with OLA/SLAs

• Perform the support processes that include incident, problem, change, configuration, and event management.

• Analyse error reports, diagnose issues and take corrective action in order to ensure continuity of operations, involving other technical teams and vendors as needed.

• Coordinate the process of updating the different components of the HPC clusters, the LSF scheduler configuration as well as the deployed predictive solvers.

• Involve and communicate to all relevant stakeholders including end users, other teams in Digital, vendors & subcontractors, management as well as other Airbus divisions.

SKILLS:

Must have:

• Familiar with Linux server environments

• Familiar with scripting languages (bash, python, etc)

• First experience with HPC systems (as user or administrator)

• Strong interest in deployment, operation and maintenance of complex technical environments

• Good communication skills

• Fluent in English (business & technical), with a collaborative spirit and strong customer orientation

Nice to have:

• Linux server administration (RHEL 7/8/9)

• Technical expertise: Hardware infrastructure (servers, network switches etc), network storage, network flows & firewall rules

• Ideally experience as HPC administrator:

  • HPC job scheduling (such as LSF or Slurm)

  • Knowledge around high-speed interconnect (e.g. Infiniband), High Performance Storage (e.g. Panasas)

  • HPC node performance engineering

  • HPC applications (solver deployment)

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year (Apróx. 35 days per year in total).

• Attractive salary.

• Hybrid model of working: we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now! 🚁

Since this position is managed transnationally, please submit your documents (CV and/or cover letter) in English.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters España, SA

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.