Software Engineer I, DevOps / DevSecOps

About the Role

The Software Engineer I role involves designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals with a basic understanding of programming languages and software development principles who are eager to grow their skills in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand project requirements and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and work collaboratively with team members.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with development standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner.
• Document software designs, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Basic understanding of one or more programming languages and software development principles.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required.
• Preferred Qualifications (Bonus):
• Exposure to or coursework/project experience related to DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Basic proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts (e.g., GitHub Actions or GitLab CI).
• Basic familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Foundational understanding of security and software development best practices.
• Coursework or project experience with C/C++ build tools is a plus (CMake, Conan).
• Ability to assist in identifying inefficiencies in development workflows under guidance.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Exposure to orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
• Basic exposure to infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Exposure to logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).

Compensation

• Pay Range: $83,999.00 - $115,498.25
• Actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.