Software DevOps Engineer II

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.

You're Awesome At

• 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.

What You'll Need

• 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.