DevOps Software Engineer

DevOps Software Engineer

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:

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 more broad than other traditional DevSecOps roles –the candidate should be able to demonstrate skills in areas such as GitLab CI/CD pipeline design and containerization to and administration of software stacks. This position will work with both other IT professionals and the engineering teams that delivers time-critical designs for our products. The candidate will need to show the ability to take modestly defined requirements and translate those into solutions that meet the intent and conform to the Aurora IT standards. Responsible for development cycles in integration/continuous deployment mode, they can fulfill different missions: Process monitoring; Incident management; Testing, selection and implementation of technologies, tools and working methods; Automation of security controls; Control and management of security operations. Threat investigation / Risk Analysis: This component in DevOps approach assists you to identify the threats in the process along with the code update and respond quickly to it. Vulnerability assessment: Recognizes the latest vulnerabilities with the code analysis and how quickly they could be resolved. Demonstrated understanding of how to retrieve / export data from databases and other systems and tools using queries, exporting capabilities, and other effective methods. Develop automations to be used throughout the organization technologies. Perform and 2nd level technical support for complex issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be US Person.
• Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering; or equivalent corporate experience and certifications.
• Support IT with install and maintenance of infrastructure and inhouse 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 those into written design/requirements and implement those in the below technologies.
• Author design documentation and release documentation outlining infrastructure capabilities.
• Advanced skill in designing an integrating complex tool stacks across multiple platforms and applications.
• Ability to work with IT to tailor NIST cybersecurity platform requirements into concrete solutions inside systems and applications.
• Familiarity with NIST-800 security policies.
• Experience working with software division stakeholders to optimize and automate workflows and solve complex problems that arise across the division technologies.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management tools such as the Atlassian tool suite, etc. and package management solutions such as Conan, etc.
• Knowledge of the implementation of risk assessment techniques and the latest security best practices.
• Proficient communication skills to teach the team various 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

Aurora Company Overview:

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

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.