Embedded Systems DevOps Engineer – Software 4

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior DevOps engineer to design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems, with HW/SW-in-the-loop testing. You will support project teams in building baseline automation and standard patterns, while mentoring engineers to adopt modern DevOps practices.

The role requires extensive experience in embedded development, containerization, IaC, and AI-enabled workflow improvements, along with DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 7 years with Master’s; 4 years with PhD/JD; or 13 years HS diploma with related experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/CE/SE or related field.
• 3+ years blending embedded systems with DevOps/Release Engineering.
• US DoD Secret clearance (US citizenship required).
• Embedded systems development in C, C++, Rust for complex hardware.
• Experience with ground vehicle domain and related protocols and middleware.
• CI/CD, IaC, Docker, Kubernetes expertise; GitLab preferred.
• Scripting (Python, Bash) and Linux proficiency.
• Ability to lead technical transformations and communicate with legacy teams.
• Familiarity with AI tools in enterprise CI/CD.
• Preference for DoD/Army modernization policies.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, and maintain DevOps pipeline automation patterns for embedded systems with hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Assist teams in setting up baseline automation architecture and pipelines using standardized patterns.
• Mentor local teams to adopt DevOps practices and upskill.
• Act as senior escalation point to help debug and maintain pipeline infrastructure.
• Investigate and implement strategies to embed AI capabilities into project workflows.

Skills

DevOps

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

GitLab

CAN bus

Ethernet

ROS

AUTOSAR

HIL

SIL

Python

Bash

C

C++

Rust

Job description

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, and maintain DevOps pipeline automation design patterns tailored for embedded systems with software and hardware in the loop testing.
• Assist project teams in setting up their baseline automation architecture and developing pipelines that leverage standardized design patterns.
• Mentor local project teams to drive the adoption of DevOps practices and help them upskill.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point to assist development teams in debugging and maintaining pipeline automation infrastructure.
• Investigate, propose, and implement strategies for embedding AI capabilities into project workflows to enhance efficiency and capability gains.

Requirements

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience blending embedded systems engineering with DevOps/Release Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance with the US DoD (US Citizenship Required)
• Embedded Systems & Ground Vehicle Domain: Extensive experience in embedded software development (C, C++, Rust) for complex hardware systems.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ground vehicle systems architecture, including common communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Ethernet, LIN) and middleware (e.g., ROS, AUTOSAR).
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing environments.
• Understanding of safety-critical compliance and quality standards commonly used in automotive or defense ground systems.
• Proven expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (gitlab experience is desired).
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and their application in cross-compilation and embedded build environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages used for automation (e.g. Python, Bash).
• Proficiency in Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical transformations and drive cultural shifts within traditional engineering environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex modern DevOps concepts to teams with legacy workflows.
• Experience creating technical documentation, reference architectures, and training materials.
• Familiarity with modern AI tools for developers (e.g., LLMs, GitHub Copilot, custom AI agents) and how to securely integrate them into an enterprise CI/CD pipeline.
• Forward-thinking mindset with a track record of identifying and evaluating new technologies for process optimization.
• Preferred Requirements: Relevant experience in a Department of War environment.
• Familiarity with Department of War and specifically Army Software Modernization Policies.
• Secret Clearance with the US DoD.

Hard Skills

• DevOps
• Embedded software development
• C
• C++
• Rust
• CI/CD pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code
• Scripting languages
• Linux
• Containerization

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Communication
• Leadership
• Technical transformation
• Cultural shift
• Process optimization

Certifications & Qualifications

• Secret Clearance