Associate DevOps Developer

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems Engineering (GMSE) seeks an Associate DevOps Developer (Level 2) to join the Engineering Analytics team in Seal Beach, California. The role focuses on DevSecOps practices to accelerate secure testing and deployment for national security programs.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, automate CI/CD pipelines, manage test environments, and implement infrastructure as code using Linux, Ansible, Terraform,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated polygraph.
• 2+ years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with Linux and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Apply modern DevSecOps / GitOps practices to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerized deployments.
• Stand up, configure, and maintain secure test environments using cloud-native and virtualized resources.
• Drive continuous improvement of integration and test processes with automation and metrics.
• Automate, monitor, and troubleshoot across development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Review and maintain system requirements and traceability.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Linux

Ansible

Terraform

JIRA

Confluence

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

mTLS

cert-manager

Harbor

Postgres

Windows

Packer

Nessus

Trivy

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is looking for an Associate DevOps Developer (Level 2) to join our Engineering Analytics team in Seal Beach, California.

The SI&WS GMSE division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Associate DevOps Developer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply modern DevSecOps / GitOps practices (including CI/CD pipelines, automated configuration/testing, containerized deployments, and infrastructure as code) to streamline integration and test activities
• Stand up, configure, and maintain secure test environments leveraging cloud-native and virtualized resources
• Drive continuous improvement of integration and test processes, incorporating automation, metrics, and lessons learned to increase efficiency and reliability
• Automate, develop, monitor, improve, and troubleshoot across development, tooling, testing, integration, deployment, configuration processes, and security controls
• Review, develop, document, and maintain system requirements and traceability
• Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated polygraph, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Ansible software platform
• Experience with Terraform software
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with Packer, Nessus, and Trivy DevSecOps tools
• Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, mutual Transport Layer Security (mTLS), cert-manager, Harbor, Postgres, and Windows
• Experience with Shell and Python Scripting

  Conflict of Interest

  Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

  Drug Free Workplace

  Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

  Pay and Benefits

  At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

  The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

  The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

  Summary pay range Associate (Level 2): $98,600.00 - $133,400.00

  Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 2026

  Export Control Requirements

  This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

  • 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

  Export Control Details

  US based job, US Person required

  Education

  Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

  Relocation

  Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

  Security Clearance

  This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

  Visa Sponsorship

  Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

  Shift

  This position is for 1st shift

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.