Job Description
Software Infrastructure EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Software Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in DevOps tools to join our Satellite Ground Systems team. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the software infrastructure required for the operation and management of satellite ground systems, with a focus on automation, deployment, and monitoring.Responsibilities:* Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.* Work with multiple engineering disciplines in an agile DevOps environment.* Develop and maintain documentation for the software infrastructure, including design documents, user manuals, and system administration guides.* Provide mentoring and guidance to engineers needing infrastructure assistance.* Define, develop, and prototype software scripts, virtualization environments, and cloud environments.* Implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies.* Participate in the continuous improvement of the software infrastructure by identifying and implementing enhancements and optimizations.* Design and implement software infrastructure for satellite ground systems including the development of tools, applications, and frameworks needed for system operation and data processing.* Provide software infrastructure expertise for bids on future development activities.Qualifications:* Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and five (5) years of experience.* Five (5) years of experience with Information Technology Infrastructure and/or Software Engineering.* Five (5) years of experience with the Linux platform.* Development experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).* Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Groovy.* CompTIA Security+ Certification.* Active and transferable TS/SCI Full Scope Poly (FSP) U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date with the adjudication date less than three years ago from your starting date for this position. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Preferred Qualifications:* Experience with VMWare and AWS.* Software development experience in Java with unit testing and integration testing experience.* Knowledge of satellite ground systems, space operations, or related domains is highly desirable.* Experience with networking, distributed systems, and cloud computing technologies.* Experience with Puppet.* Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.* Experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, Packer, Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, etc.* Degree in Computer Engineering or Information Technology preferred.* Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.What We Offer:* Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.* Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.Location:* This is an onsite position in State College, PA.Security Clearance:* This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.* More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm