DevOps Engineer Intern Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer Intern with Security Clearance
The Dev Ops Intern will support CI/CD pipelines, containerized application builds, and infrastructure automation while gaining hands-on experience with modern Dev Ops tools in a supervised production environment. The AEVEX Internship Program gives individuals who are early in their career the opportunity to gain valuable learning opportunities while discussing goals, evaluating performance and receiving regular feedback. This Engineering Intern will work along side the Tactical Systems Engineering Team through a variety of disciplines to envision, design, and develop products and systems while developing and refining their technical skills.

Essential Functions
* Collaborate with manager and team mentor(s) to establish internship goals and steps on achieving those goals throughout duration of the internship
* Assists with CI/CD pipeline maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting under supervision
* Supports containerized application workflows, including Docker image builds and validation
* Assists with Kubernetes-related tasks such as inspecting pods, deployments, and name spaces
* Helps maintain infrastructure and deployment documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
* Performs basic log review, data collection, and operational checks to support troubleshooting
* Assists with automation and scripting tasks (Bash/Python/YAML) as directed
* Works with senior Dev Ops and software engineers to support development and deployment workflows
* Tests changes in non-production environments and documents results
* Performs other related duties as assigned in support of Dev Ops operations Standard Essential Functions
* Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
* Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
* Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. Qualifications
* Willingness to work as part of a team
* Results-oriented and end-goal focused
* Ability to easily and successfully balance many priorities
* Willingness to learn new skills
* Strong organizational and communications skills, verbal and written
* Good social skills that enhance the team dynamics
* Strong desire to learn Dev Ops, infrastructure, and automation practices
* Results-oriented with the ability to follow tasks through to completion
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment
* Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Comfortable asking questions, seeking feedback, and learning from mistakes
* Ability to think critically, identify issues, and propose improvements
* Professional attitude and strong sense of accountability Education / Certifications
* Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
* Equivalent practical experience (bootcamp, labs, homelab projects, or self-directed learning) may be considered in lieu of a traditional degree
* Academic performance demonstrating the ability to learn and apply technical concepts (preferred GPA 3.0 or higher, if applicable) Experience
* No prior experience necessary.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
* Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
* Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers Security Clearance
* Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required. About AEVEX AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support;

mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision,…