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Salary: £30,000 - 52,000 per year
Requirements: Commitment to the future of software-defined data centres and open-source technologiesExpertise in HPC storage and infrastructureDedication to supporting engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced development environmentThe role requires DV Clearance. Nationality and/or right-to-work restrictions may apply; successful candidates will also undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks after an offer. Responsibilities: Define the long-term HPC architecture roadmap in alignment with organisational goals and business objectivesEvaluate and select technologies across compute, storage, networking and cloud HPCEstablish standards, reference architectures and best practicesArchitect large-scale HPC clusters, including CPU-, GPU- and accelerator-based systemsDesign high-performance networking, including InfiniBand, RDMA and high-speed EthernetDefine storage architectures, including parallel file systems, object storage and tiered storageProvide technical leadership and oversight to HPC engineering and operations teamsEnsure systems are designed for optimal throughput, latency and scalabilityLead performance benchmarking, capacity planning and workload modellingIdentify and address architectural bottlenecksDefine workload orchestration strategies, including SLURM and Kubernetes for HPCGuide software stack design, including MPI, CUDA, compilers, libraries and containersEnsure workloads are reproducible, portable and performantManage and maintain HPC environments, including compute nodes, storage and interconnectsCollaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, engineers and HPC vendors to develop capabilities and ensure services meet evolving business needs Technologies: ArchitectCloudCUDAEthernetInfiniBandSupportKubernetesRDMASecurity More:
We are MBDA, a leading defence organisation that partners with governments and supports the Armed Forces. This is a full-time HPC Architect role based in Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton, with hybrid working requiring 2–3 days per week on-site due to workload classification. The salary is up to £75,000, depending on experience. We offer a bonus of up to 21% of base salary, pension contributions of up to 14% in total, flexible working arrangements, enhanced parental leave, site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking, and a Healthcare Cash Plan. You will join our recognised, multinational Information Management team and work with colleagues nationally and internationally. We offer a personal development programme and welcome requests for advice, support or adjustments during recruitment.
last updated 40 week of 2026