Senior DevOps Engineering Lead, Space Systems

Rocketlab; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketlab is seeking a Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering based in Chantilly, VA. The role involves leading a team focused on developing and deploying applications for advanced space payloads, with direct collaboration on mission objectives.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, significant experience in AWS Cloud solutions, and active security clearance. This position emphasizes innovative engineering practices within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of software engineering or devops management experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and Counterintelligence Polygraph are required.
• 10+ years of experience in architecting AWS cloud solutions with EC2 and S3.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers across business functions.
• Drive best practices for AWS Cloud based architecture.
• Collaborate with project leaders to meet mission objectives.

Skills

AWS Cloud architecture

Software engineering experience

DevOps management

Scripting

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Linux system administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Rocketlab is seeking a Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering based in Chantilly, VA. The role involves leading a team focused on developing and deploying applications for advanced space payloads, with direct collaboration on mission objectives.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, significant experience in AWS Cloud solutions, and active security clearance. This position emphasizes innovative engineering practices within a dynamic environment.