Devops Engineer

Orbex Space; Forres; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a knowledgeable DevOps Engineer to develop and maintain their CI environment in Forres, Scotland. You will work with cutting-edge technology to ensure the smooth operation of software development and testing processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on significant aerospace projects.

Benefits

34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays

NEST workplace pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary

Visa sponsorship available for you and family

Relocation assistance including accommodation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with GitLab and Linux scripting.
• Experience with mission-critical software in aerospace or similar fields.
• Ability to configure systems in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Support GitLab version control systems and testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate GitLab with Docker environments.
• Ensure smooth operation of compilation and release control processes.

Skills

GitLab

Linux

Scripting

Docker

Tools

SonarQube

Robot Framework

Job description

Orbex are looking for a knowledgeable Devops Engineer with experience in GitLab and Linux based scripting to maintain and develop our continuous integration and testing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in the iterative development, testing, release and deployment of our software.

Orbex

Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime and Proxima launch vehicles being prepared to launch from Scotland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over€158m/£133mof project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.

We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris on orbit.

Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark.

Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.

The Position

Responsibilities of the role

• Support GitLab version control systems, testing frameworks (GitLab Runners, Robot)
• Collaborate with the team to integrate GitLab with static analysis tooling and Docker environments
• Maintaining and developing our continuous integration testing based on GitLab Runners and Robot.
• Developing and supporting static analysis tooling (SonarQube)
• Integrating source control with on-prem development management software services
• Establishing issue tracking system as part of the quality management process
• Write and execute release procedures for software and configuration management
• Ensure the smooth operation of compilation and release control processes
• Maintain servers and applications, including plugins for IDEs

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience with GitLab, in writing/customizing scripts, as well as maintaining and supporting servers
• Previous experience with mission critical software like aerospace, medical, defence, Oil & Gas etc.
• Experience with PC/Server HW, RAID, backup and advantage
• Ability to configure systems in various environments
• Experience with open-source operating systems such as Linux
• Proficiency in command-line operations and self-sufficiency in running scripts for source control
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Robot Framework) and compilation/release control processes

Desirable experience and traits:

• Experience in Docker and familiarity with static analysis tooling would be advantageous (CPP Check, SonarQube, Resharper, etc.).
• Experience with CMake would be advantageous

Personality

• Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.

• It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.

• You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

Location
Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.
Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches, and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world-famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of the Highlands.
If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a UK BPSS check which includes a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Salary between £39,700 - £48,800 depending on experience

• 34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays

• NEST workplace pension

• Cycle to Work scheme
• The Electric Car Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme, including mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps

• Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary

• Orbex are able to sponsor visas for you and your familyand provide comprehensive relocation assistance, this includes 1 month of accommodation in the local area paid for by the company, a relocation allowance and full support through the visa application process.