DevOps Software Developer
Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.
Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Senior (8+ years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
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- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Inventive
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Creative
Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in DevOps for the GA-EMS Radar Technologies Directorate. In this role, the Software Engineer will be tasked with designing and implementing DevOps pipelines as part of the Software Infrastructure team. The Software Engineer will report to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering within the Radar Technologies Directorate
This is a hybrid role that requires an in-office presence based on project needs, including lab integration and in-person collaboration meetings.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, repeatable software deliveries
- Develop automated testing, continuous integration (CI), and continuous delivery (CD) processes to enhance efficiency and accelerate software development cycles.
- Select, configure, and integrate tools to enhance software development flow, optimizing productivity and performance.
- Design and implement dashboards that display DevOps metrics, performance measures
- Continuously evaluates existing systems with industry standards and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Manages code deployments, fixes and related processes
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues and performance problems.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in computer science/engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Experience building, deploying, and managing containerized applications using Docker or similar technologies.
- Expertise with several of the following: Jenkins, Git, containers, Ansible, Artifactory
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- Experience using AI to assist with software development tasks
- Experience with embedded systems development
- Experience with real-time application development
- Experience with Radar systems
- Active Secret Clearance
Salary:$116,480 - $208,505
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer

“We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates.”– Debra, CSSBB: Staff Engineer

“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”– Scott, Laser Scientist

“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”– John, Staff Engineer
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