DevOps Software Engineer

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is seeking a DevOps Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the tool stack supporting our flight systems. Responsibilities include developing CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and security operations across diverse platforms, with a focus on automation and reliability.

You will collaborate with IT and engineering teams, translate requirements into robust infrastructure, and provide 2nd-level support for complex issues while enhancing our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent corporate experience and certifications.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, MATLAB / Simulink, Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain the tool stack and software used in Aurora's mission.
• Design and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.
• Coordinate with IT and engineering teams to deliver time-critical designs.
• Translate requirements into solutions that conform to Aurora IT standards.
• Lead development cycles in integration/continuous deployment mode and automate security controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to code updates.
• Retrieve/export data from databases and systems via queries and exports.
• Develop automations across the organization's technologies.
• Provide 2nd-level technical support for complex issues.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Atlassian suite

Conan

Job description

DevOps Software Engineer

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated DevOps Software Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for both development of capabilities and the sustainment of the tool stack and software used in the execution of Aurora's mission — Advancing the Future of Flight. The technologies and activities are broader than other traditional DevSecOps roles; the candidate should be able to demonstrate skills in areas such as GitLab CI/CD pipeline design, containerization, and administration of software stacks.

• Work with other IT professionals and engineering teams that deliver time‑critical designs for our products.
• Translate modestly defined requirements into solutions that meet intent and conform to Aurora IT standards.
• Manage development cycles in integration/continuous deployment mode, including process monitoring, incident management, testing, selection and implementation of technologies, tools, and working methods, automation of security controls, and control and management of security operations.
• Investigate threats and conduct risk analysis to identify threats in the process, respond quickly to code updates.
• Conduct vulnerability assessment, recognize latest vulnerabilities with code analysis and resolve them promptly.
• Retrieve/export data from databases and other systems using queries, exporting capabilities, and other effective methods.
• Develop automations to be used throughout the organization’s technologies.
• Perform and provide 2nd‑level technical support for complex issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent corporate experience and certifications.
• Support IT with installation and maintenance of infrastructure and in‑house developed software applications.
• Proficient in some languages used in the software division: C/C++, Python, MATLAB / Simulink, Bash scripting.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to take basic user requirements and translate them into written design/requirements and implement those in the listed technologies.
• Author design documentation and release documentation outlining infrastructure capabilities.
• Advanced skill in designing and integrating complex tool stacks across multiple platforms and applications.
• Ability to work with IT to tailor NIST cybersecurity platform requirements into concrete solutions within systems and applications.
• Familiarity with NIST-800 security policies.
• Experience working with software division stakeholders to optimize and automate workflows and solve complex problems across division technologies.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management tools such as the Atlassian tool suite, and package management solutions such as Conan.
• Knowledge of implementation of risk assessment techniques and the latest security best practices.
• Proficient communication skills to teach the team concepts like scalability, automation, and security.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work on‑site weekly at our Manassas, VA site.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $69,000.00 to $123,000.00
• Maximum Range: $88,000.00 to $157,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, 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.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, 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. Aurora Flight Sciences 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 and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.