HPC Workloads Engineer with Security Clearance

HPC / EDA Workloads Engineer (AWS) Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required Overview
This role focuses on High Performance Computing (HPC) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) workloads in AWS. You will support compute-intensive workloads requiring optimization for scale, latency, and throughput. Responsibilities
• Design and deploy HPC environments in AWS (ParallelCluster, Batch, Slurm)
• Optimize compute workloads for performance and cost efficiency
• Support EDA tools and workflows in cloud environments
• Implement scalable compute architectures (Spot instances, auto scaling)
• Work with storage solutions optimized for HPC (FSx for Lustre, high-throughput EFS)
• Automate workload orchestration and job scheduling
• Collaborate with engineering teams on workload tuning Required Skills
• Experience with AWS HPC tools and services
• Understanding of distributed computing and parallel processing
• Familiarity with EDA environments/workflows
• Strong Linux systems knowledge
• Experience tuning high-performance workloads Preferred
Background in semiconductor, research computing, or simulation workloads
Experience with Slurm or similar workload schedulers Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret Clearance required. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: 140,000 – 200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.