Lead DevOps Engineer

Overview

Are you ready to lead DevOps at the frontier of space technology? This pioneering aerospace company is pushing boundaries in planetary robotics and mission-critical software — and they’re hiring a DevOps Lead to scale automation, compliance, and CI/CD capabilities. This is a standout opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and brings a passion for secure, scalable infrastructure in high-reliability settings.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, auditable CI/CD pipelines
• Lead DevSecOps strategy, embedding security into every phase of delivery
• Manage cloud/hybrid environments (AWS GovCloud)
• Champion Infrastructure-as-Code practices for traceability and compliance
• Collaborate across software, systems, and compliance teams
• Drive observability, monitoring, and incident response readiness
• Integrate with Atlassian stack (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps or related field, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong experience in AWS GovCloud and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Proficiency with Bamboo Data Center, GitOps workflows, and IaC tools
• Skilled in Python, Java, and Bash
• Familiarity with aerospace or defense-grade standards (e.g. DO-178C, MISRA, CMMI)
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Must be a U.S. Person
• Experience with embedded or real-time systems
• Background in aerospace or space-tech environments
• AWS certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Role details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Space Research and Technology

Location and compensation notes

Location: Arvada, CO. Salary information is listed by the job posting for various Colorado locations.