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Hybrid in Albacete·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Albacete
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- English
- Required
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance




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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
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)
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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.
The role
An opportunity for an IT Operations Specialist for High Performance Computing has arisen within Airbus Helicopters (Albacete, Spain).
WHY JOIN US?
📍 LIFE IN ALBACETE: QUALITY & CONVENIENCE - Forget long commutes. Albacete offers you the great advantage of a "15-minute city": safe, accessible, comfortable and perfectly connected. Enjoy a premium standard of living at a competitive cost, ensuring you have the perfect balance between your career and your personal life.
🚁AIRBUS HELICOPTERS: GROW WITH US - We offer more than a job; we offer a community. Immerse yourself in a young, collaborative environment that feels like family. As a strategic Center of Excellence, we are a global leader in helicopter production, offering you endless potential to grow alongside our major projects.
✨THE PROJECT: SHAPING THE FUTURE - Welcome to the Digital Campus, a pioneering ecosystem dedicated to industrial digitalization and innovation. This is more than just a workplace; it is a technological hub where we define the future of flight.
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.
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
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.
Employment Type
Permanent
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Entry Level
Digital
Job Family
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
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.
Hiring process
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Business interviews
With business team and Talent Acquisition team
One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.
Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources
- The process may take several weeks.
- Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.
About Airbus Spain
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.
In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 100,000–150,000
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, France
- In Spain
- Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Good to know if you are moving
- Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
- The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
- Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
- Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
- Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.
In their own words
About the company & team
Airbus Helicopters España, SA
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