DevOps Intern

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Irvine, CA, is looking for a DevOps Intern to assist in enhancing security for mission-critical applications migrating to AWS. You will develop CI/CD pipelines and integrate various security tools while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. This full-time role requires U.S. citizenship and offers numerous benefits including comprehensive health coverage and flexible time off. Exciting opportunity to impact satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation!

Qualifications

• Able to work full time onsite from June 2026 for 8-12 weeks.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with eligibility for DoD security clearance.
• Personal projects demonstrating automation or deployment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand-ups and share progress.
• Build and iterate AWS CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security scanners and configure quality gates.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals understanding

Git experience (GitHub, GitLab)

Comfort with Linux/Unix CLI

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or IT

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Job description

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking a motivated DevOps Intern to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Ground Systems Manager, the DevOps Intern will help us shift security left for mission‑critical aerospace applications migrating to AWS. As a DevOps Intern, you’ll build a reference CI/CD pipeline with integrated security scanning (SAST, DAST, container & dependency scanning), automate ASD STIG compliance checks on every commit, and deliver developer‑friendly docs and dashboards. If you love automating workflows, integrating security tools, and improving developer experience without compromising compliance, you’ll make a visible impact from day one.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand‑ups; share progress and blockers
• Pair program with senior engineers (2–4 hrs/week) and submit code reviews
• Build and iterate AWS CI/CD (CodePipeline/CodeBuild; EKS where applicable)
• Integrate security scanners (SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Trivy, Snyk) and configure quality gates
• Script automation and tooling (Python/Bash, GitOps workflows)
• Aggregate and visualize results (e.g., Security Hub, CloudWatch/Prometheus) into security metrics dashboards
• Weekly Friday demos; document decisions and lessons learned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or IT
• Able to work full time, onsite in Irvine, CA for 8 – 12 weeks starting in June 2026 (no relocation stipend, must be local).
• Git experience (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket) and comfort with Linux/Unix CLI
• Understanding of cloud fundamentals (AWS is a plus)
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Hands‑on with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Docker & container security fundamentals
• Exposure to application security (OWASP Top 10, DevSecOps) or security tooling
• Personal projects showing automation/deployment; GitHub portfolio with code samples

Salary Range

• Freshman/Sophomore - $25 per hour
• Junior - $27.50 per hour
• Senior/Graduate - $30 per hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on the job‑related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range: $25 USD - $30 USD

Full‑time positions only:

• 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on‑orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.