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Analytical Mechanics Associates · 1 month ago

GPU Computing Specialist - LAVA CFD Team

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $165K/yr

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a skilled and experienced GPU Computing specialist to support the Launch Ascent and Vehicle Aerodynamics (LAVA) team within the Computational Aerosciences Branch at NASA Ames Research Center. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing GPU acceleration, performance optimization, and feature development of the LAVA CFD solver suite used in mission-critical aerospace simulations.

Research

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to GPU optimization efforts for the LAVA Cartesian solver, focusing on MPI/C++/CUDA implementation

Support enhancement of Wall-Modeled Large Eddy Simulation (WMLES) capabilities

Implement and optimize new features for the adaptive mesh refinement framework

Assist with hybrid parallelization strategies using MPI, CUDA, and OpenMP

Help identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in computational workflows

Create comprehensive technical documentation for code modifications and new features

Assist users with software issues as we release the LAVA code to the broader community

Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific teams to address complex aerospace CFD problems

Support simulation deployment across various computing environments, from workstations to supercomputers

Qualification

CUDA programmingGPU architecture optimizationC++ programmingMPI programmingOpenMP programmingComputational fluid dynamicsPerformance optimizationTechnical documentationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Advanced degree in Computational Sciences or related field

Experience with CUDA programming and GPU architecture optimization

Knowledge of detailed CUDA optimization techniques (occupancy, registers, memory layout, etc.), and profilers (ncu and nsys)

Strong C++ programming skills with experience in performance-critical applications

Working knowledge of MPI and OpenMP parallel programming models

Demonstrated ability to optimize scientific computing applications

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization. While preference is given to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, we also welcome applications from individuals holding valid U.S. work visas (such as OPT, CPT, or other permissible categories)

Preferred

Background in computational fluid dynamics or related scientific computing fields

Knowledge of GPU computing on NVIDIA HPC architectures (eg A100, GH200)

Experience with octree data structures and Cartesian AMR algorithms

Experience working in diverse computing environments from workstations to HPC systems

Benefits

Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave

Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability plans

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Company

Analytical Mechanics Associates

Since 1962, AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math, and business problems.

Founded in 1962

Hampton, VA, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.ama-inc.com

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