Senior DevSecsOps Engineer

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

401K with generous employer match

Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A defense-focused software company is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer in California. This role is essential for developing end-to-end software for military aircraft, enabling secure delivery pipelines directly supporting U.S. military initiatives. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of DevSecOps experience. Knowledge in Python, Yaml, Containerization, and Kubernetes is critical. The position requires working onsite with full secret clearance, and excellent collaboration skills are essential. Competitive salary and robust benefits included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevSecOps experience required.
• Proficient in secure DevSecOps pipelines for safety-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Support development of end-to-end software for military aircraft.
• Enable secure, resilient, and scalable software delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with multi-site teams on software projects.

Skills

DevSecOps experience

Python

Yaml

Containerization

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Linux

Bitbucket

Gitlab

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Helm

Atlassian Tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Location

Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Active Secret Clearance Required to Start

Active Secret Clearance Required to Start

Company Overview

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, & Huntsville, AL, Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense software and systems engineering company supporting the U.S. military, defense primes, and commercial space partners. We specialize in the development, integration, test, and deployment of safety & mission‑critical software systems that power next‑generation aircraft, defense platforms, and space technologies. Our team understands what it takes to modernize complex embedded systems while maintaining the rigor, compliance, and reliability required for mission and safety‑critical environments.

As a defense‑focused company of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, we take pride in solving complex technical challenges that directly impact national security and operational readiness. We partner closely with customers across the military aviation and space domains to deliver resilient, future‑ready solutions with portability, sustainability, and long‑term mission success in mind.

Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the development and deployment of end‑to‑end software for military aircraft platforms. This role plays a vital part in enabling secure, resilient, and scalable software delivery pipelines that directly support U.S. military aviation and national defense initiatives.

This position requires a software engineer to use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field to develop, integrate, and test software products. The successful candidate will be a member of a high‑performing multi‑site team and must be self‑motivated with a strong work ethic, time‑management, and interpersonal skills. In this role, you will work independently at times on projects, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Continued eligibility for access to classified information is required throughout employment, as dictated by program needs.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• 5+ years of DevSecOps experience
• Python & Yaml experience
• Secure DevSecOps pipelines for safety‑critical, air‑gapped environments
• Containerization & Kubernetes (on‑prem, disconnected operations)
• Build environment Tools (make & CMake)
• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Helm)
• Linux (RHEL, Yocto, Buildroot)
• Bitbucket & Gitlab Experience
• Cross‑functional leadership across engineering, security, and IT teams
• Ability to work onsite 100%

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Proficient with Ansible
• CI/CD integration with certification artifacts
• Secure networking & zero‑trust architectures
• Embedded & Real‑Time Systems enablement (RTOS, flight software)
• Familiarity with (DO‑178 A‑C)
• Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team‑based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 10%

Sound Exciting?

Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:

• Low‑cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.