Senior DevOps Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 years relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Senior DevOps engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines and containerization environments tailored for embedded software projects. Your expertise will ensure seamless, efficient, and reliable deployment workflows, contributing directly to the quality and innovation of our embedded solutions. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects using GitLab.
• Design, implement, and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable application deployment.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to enhance development efficiency.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines meet the unique needs of embedded systems.
• Integrate version control, build tools, test frameworks, and deployment systems into a cohesive pipeline.
• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline performance, addressing bottlenecks or failures promptly.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging tools in CI/CD and embedded development.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar for pipeline automation.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies.
• Familiarity with containerization and virtualization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, QEMU) in embedded contexts.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of embedded software development and associated toolchains (e.g., GCC, Keil, IAR).
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing in CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and their integration into pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

 

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

Workplace Options:This position is Hybrid and will require some of your time to be onsite.While on-site, you will be a part of the Bloomington, Minnesota office located at 8800 Queens Avenue S.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $149,831.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans