Lead DevOps Engineer
OverviewAre you ready to lead DevOps at the frontier of space technology? This pioneering aerospace company is pushing boundaries in planetary robotics and mission-critical software — and they’re hiring a DevOps Lead to scale automation, compliance, and CI/CD capabilities. This is a standout opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment and brings a passion for secure, scalable infrastructure in high-reliability settings.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain secure, auditable CI/CD pipelines
Lead DevSecOps strategy, embedding security into every phase of delivery
Manage cloud/hybrid environments (AWS GovCloud)
Champion Infrastructure-as-Code practices for traceability and compliance
Collaborate across software, systems, and compliance teams
Drive observability, monitoring, and incident response readiness
Integrate with Atlassian stack (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo)
Qualifications:
5+ years in DevOps or related field, with 2+ years in a leadership role
Strong experience in AWS GovCloud and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Proficiency with Bamboo Data Center, GitOps workflows, and IaC tools
Skilled in Python, Java, and Bash
Familiarity with aerospace or defense-grade standards (e.g. DO-178C, MISRA, CMMI)
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Must be a U.S. Person
Experience with embedded or real-time systems
Background in aerospace or space-tech environments
AWS certification
BenefitsMedical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Role detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function:
Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Space Research and Technology
Location and compensation notesLocation: Arvada, CO. Salary information is listed by the job posting for various Colorado locations.