DevOps Engineer

Technical Recruiter at EVONA - Space & Defence | Aerospace | Deep Tech 🚀

Onsite in Irvine, CA or Washington, DC

Pioneering Space Technology | Secure Cloud | Mission-Critical Systems

We’re working with a leading organization in the satellite technology sector, seeking a Dev Ops Engineer to join their growing team. You’ll play a key role in shaping, automating, and securing the software infrastructure that supports next‑generation space missions.

This is a hands‑on role within a collaborative, high‑impact environment—ideal for someone who thrives on optimizing cloud performance and supporting mission‑critical operations in aerospace.

• Maintain and optimize AWS cloud environments, implementing security updates and best practices
• Manage daily operations of Kubernetes clusters and ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure full compliance across AWS infrastructure
• Support software deployment pipelines and infrastructure automation using Terraform and CI/CD tools
• Work cross‑functionally with teams including satellite operations, software analytics, and systems engineering
• Troubleshoot and resolve environment issues to maintain uptime and efficiency
• Apply an “Infrastructure as Code” approach to all system development and management

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 2–3 years’ experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
• 3+ years’ Linux systems administration experience
• Hands‑on experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong understanding of Terraform and CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g. FluxCD, Argo)
• Skilled in Python or Go
• Familiarity with software version control systems
• Solid grounding in cybersecurity principles (networking, authentication, encryption, firewalls)
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Developer
• AWS Certified Security credentials

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact in the satellite and space exploration sector, joining a team that’s building secure, scalable systems for mission success.

If you’re passionate about space, cloud infrastructure, and cutting‑edge Dev Ops practices—this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Space Research and Technology
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing