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VTG

High-Performance Computing Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview iota IT, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a High-Performance Computing Engineer in McLean, VA. What will you do? * The highly skilled High Performance Computing Engineer to design, implement ...

VTG

High-Performance Computing Engineer

Mclean, VA

Overview iota IT, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a High-Performance Computing Engineer in McLean, VA. What will you do? * The highly skilled High Performance Computing Engineer to design, implement ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior high performance computing in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior High Performance Computing vs High Performance Computing Engineer?

AspectSenior High Performance ComputingHigh Performance Computing Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, often with certifications in HPCBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field, with HPC experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, large data centersData centers, research institutions, tech companies
Industry UsageAcademic, research, government projectsCommercial, research, technology sectors
Primary FocusLeadership in HPC projects, strategic planningDesigning, developing, optimizing HPC systems and applications

While both roles involve high-performance computing, Senior High Performance Computing professionals typically focus on leadership and strategic oversight, whereas High Performance Computing Engineers are more involved in technical development and system optimization. The roles often overlap in skills and environment but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior High Performance Computing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Senior High Performance Computing Systems Engineer

Senior High Performance Computing Systems Engineer

Peraton

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 210 rated it services

Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to facilitate the government customer's management of a large High Performance Computing (HPC) related program. This program is on the cutting edge and includes everything from HPC test planning and execution, architecture design and prototyping, and vendor outreach and collaboration support.
Program technical areas include commercial cloud technologies, high performance computing, and enterprise architecture. The program is tactically important to the national security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results and the Program Integrator will be directly involved in ensuring the government is successful in achieving their planned objectives of this growing, high-profile program.
The Systems Engineer will provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management, as well as end-to-end flow analysis. #AJCM #MDFSP
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of relevant systems engineering experience, OR
    • A Master's degree OR PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of relevant systems engineering experience, OR
    • A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of relevant systems engineering experience, OR
  • Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in one of these two areas would be a significant plus:
    • extensive high performance computing experience sufficient to analyze HPC system performance, OR
    • experience transitioning applications to the cloud.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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It services

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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