Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) / DevOps Engineer

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you've come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We're intentional, we're unapologetically curious and we're 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.


We are seeking a DevOps Engineer who is eager to have an immediate impact in establishing and building out our development, testing, and release platforms, taking us from square one to a sophisticated DevOps environment. You will be working with key engineering stakeholders across the company to ensure we are following test-and-release best practices, establishing best-in-class technology and tool stacks, and keeping our environments safe and secure from outside threats.

What you will be doing:

• Design, deploy, and maintain highly-scalable, highly-available software systems in AWS
• Architect and manage containerized applications on Amazon EKS with focus on reliability and performance
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for AWS cloud resources
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback capabilities
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Ensure system reliability through SLI/SLO definition, error budgets, and incident response procedures
• Collaborate directly with engineering teams to optimize application deployment and operations
• Manage deployments and scaling strategies to support mission-critical operations
• Automate and enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance controls
• Participate in on-call rotation and lead incident response for production level systems

What you bring to this role:

• 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles
• Proven experience designing and operating mission-critical, highly-available systems within AWS
• Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (OpenTofu)
• Deep experience with Kubernetes, EKS, Helm, and container orchestration
• Strong CI/CD pipeline development and management experience (Bitbucket preferred)
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Knowledge of capacity planning and performance optimization
• Experience with database operations and scaling (RDS, Aurora, or similar)

Extra bonus points for the following:

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent expertise
• Experience with incident management and post-mortem processes
• Experience with GitOps workflows and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
• Experience with chaos engineering and disaster recovery planning
• Experience with Zero Trust Networking (ZTNA) or VPN solutions
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries
• Strong intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Exceptional attention to detail and an ownership mentality

$0 - $0 a year

The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $170,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.


We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that's your experience - then we'll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.


Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.


We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future


• Optional legal services (US only)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.