Software DevOps Engineer II

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
The Software DevOps Engineer II plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the development infrastructure that enables Innoflight’s software development lifecycle (SDLC). This position develops and supports secure, scalable, and reusable DevOps solutions that support Software, FPGA, Hardware, and Test Engineering teams. Working closely with Engineering, IT, Operations, and Product stakeholders, the Software DevOps Engineer II drives automation, continuous integration and deployment, development environment standardization, and security compliance to ensure efficient and reliable product development and deployment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Build and Maintain CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems that streamline development workflows and improve software quality.
• Develop Engineering Infrastructure: Create and maintain development environments, toolchains, and deployment systems supporting embedded Linux, RTOS, bare-metal, software, and FPGA development efforts.
• Drive Automation and Efficiency: Implement automation solutions that improve build, test, verification, and deployment processes while reducing manual effort and increasing reliability.
• Support Security and Compliance: Monitor, maintain, and enhance the security posture of development tools, infrastructure, and embedded Linux environments to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Engineering, IT, Operations, and Product stakeholders to ensure development systems support current and future business and technical needs.
• Provide Training and Technical Support: Assist engineers and technical staff with DevOps tools, processes, and best practices while maintaining comprehensive documentation and support resources.

• DevOps and Automation: Designing scalable CI/CD workflows, automating development processes, and improving engineering productivity.
• Development Infrastructure: Building and supporting secure development environments, toolchains, virtualized systems, and containerized applications.
• Security and Compliance: Applying cybersecurity best practices and regulatory requirements to development systems and deployment environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working effectively with software, FPGA, hardware, IT, and operations teams to deliver reliable development solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3 or more years of experience in DevOps, software development, system administration, or test automation, preferably within aerospace, defense, or spacecraft environments.
• Experience with modern DevOps toolsets such as Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Coverity, Parasoft, Black Duck, CycloneDX, and SVN.
• Experience developing and maintaining embedded software development environments and toolchains for C, C++, and Rust-based Linux systems.
• Experience supporting virtualized environments, Docker containers, secure networking protocols, and software or FPGA development infrastructures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and DoD security standards.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable, maintainable development environment solutions.
• Experience promoting software development best practices, automation methodologies, and DevOps principles across engineering organizations.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off—whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture: We aren’t just building tech—we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU, WITH US:
At Innoflight, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms, and you don’t need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, recruiters, or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.
To California residents applying for this job, please read Innoflight’s CCPA Notice: https://www.innoflight.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.
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