DevOps Engineer - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / Week) - Space Sector $125,000-$140,000 + On-Call Rotation (1 in 8 Weeks) Location: Orange County, CA - Must be Eligible for Security Clearance Join a fast-scaling space technology company developing next-generation satellite infrastructure. We are expanding our DevOps team with two hires to strengthen the infrastructure that supports mission-critical systems in Earth observation.
As a DevOps Engineer, you'll work in a collaborative scrum team of six engineers and a scrum master, reporting directly to the engineering lead. Your focus will be on Kubernetes operations, infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, and securing our AWS-based cloud environment.
This is a high-impact role with room to grow-whether you aim to become a senior/principal engineer or develop into a leadership track in the future.
What You'll Be Doing:- Operate, manage, and secure Kubernetes clusters
- Deploy and maintain infrastructure using Terraform
- Ensure compliance and collaborate with cybersecurity for secure AWS operations
- Contribute to platform uptime through on-call rotation (1 week every 8 weeks)
- Collaborate across satellite ops, analytics, and product software teams
- Implement DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines using tools like ArgoCD/FluxCD
What We're Looking For:- 3+ years in Linux Systems Admin and cloud (AWS preferred)
- Strong Kubernetes expertise (certifications a plus)
- Proficiency with Terraform and scripting (Python or Go)
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Willingness to work onsite 3 days/week (ad hoc flexibility possible)
Nice to Have:- AWS Security or Kubernetes certifications
- Interest in working within a space-focused company mission
If you're passionate about DevOps and the space sector, and ready to apply your skills to support impactful satellite missions, we'd love to hear from you.