infrastructure
Posted 21 hours agoDevOps Engineer, II
San Diego, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- Responsibilities: Works with developers and QA engineers to design, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines that build, test, and deliver software across many components Builds and maintains multi-architecture (ARM64/amd64) Docker images, multistage Dockerfiles , and development containers used across projects Administers and maintains GitLab, CI runners (including container/Kubernetes-based runners), and related source control and automation tooling Helps maintain the team's lab and test
- Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): Bachelor's degree in Science , Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and
- experience managing DevOps operations and tools (e.g., GitLab and GitLab CI, GitHub, Artifactory, Xray), including branching, tagging, merging and release management oversight
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and with containerization using Docker (multistage builds, docker-compose, development containers) Proficiency scripting in Python and Bash
- Experience with Linux administration (e.g., RHEL and Ubuntu) Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodology Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret clearance Other
- Qualifications & Desired Competencies: Advanced degree Certifications in networking, security, and related areas
- Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, including managed offerings such as EKS)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Experience with DevSecOps practices, including software scans (SAST), SBOM generation, secure build/artifact management, STIGs, and IATT / Authority to Operate (ATO) processes Familiarity with managing lab and test hardware and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments Exposure to embedded, robotics, UAS, or ROS-based software builds is a plus Embraces AI-assisted tooling to automate infrastructure, pipelines, and related engineering work Demonstrates competency in contributing to strategic planning of
- requirements in support of business growth objectives Working knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards Communicates ideas in both technical and user-friendly language Successfully works within a multi-project environment and supports multiple internal customers Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems Demonstrates strong interpersonal, leadership and communication (verbal and written) skills Demonstrates the ability to develop and
- Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
- Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Benefits
- Clearance Level Secret The salary range for this role is: $147,000 - $224,250 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The DevOps Engineer II helps design, develop, launch, support, and optimize the development and test infrastructure that keeps developers building and QA verifying.
- This role owns the pipelines, environments, and lab hardware they depend on, working directly with developers, QA/automation engineers, program managers, IT/system administrators, information security, and other functional areas as required . Position
- Permanent Resident (Green Card holder ) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required .
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
- Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
- A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
- We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.
- As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.