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# DevOps Engineer, II

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $82,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cyber Security, DevOps, Github, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Ansible, Delivery Pipeline, Hardware Testing, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Build Management, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Static Application Security Testing, Artifactory
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_aerovironment1-8202

## About the Role

tests, and verifies software products; supports team members with build and installation issues + Defines and implements software version control processes, policies, and procedures + Identifiesand automates manual processes, including infrastructure-as-code where appropriate + Builds security into the pipeline (DevSecOps), supporting software scans (e.g., SAST), SBOM generation, dependency and artifact management, and secure build practices + Participates in enhancing current build infrastructure, deployment, and DevOps processes + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):** + Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) isrequiredor equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Minimum 2 - 5 years of work experience managing DevOps operations and tools (e.g., GitLab and GitLab CI, GitHub, Artifactory, Xray), including branching, tagging, merging and release management oversight + Experience
building andmaintainingCI/CD pipelines, and with containerization using Docker (multistage builds, docker-compose, development containers) + Proficiencyscripting in Python and Bash + Experience with Linux administration (e.g., RHEL and Ubuntu) + Familiarity with Agile and Scrummethodology + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies + Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret clearance **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:** + Advanced degree + Certifications in networking, security, and related areas + Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, including managed offerings such as EKS) + Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform + Experience withDevSecOpspractices, including software scans (SAST), SBOM generation, secure build/artifact management, STIGs, and IATT / Authority to Operate (ATO)
processes + Familiarity with managing lab and test hardware and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments + Exposure to embedded, robotics, UAS, or ROS-based software builds is a plus + Embraces AI-assisted tooling to automate infrastructure, pipelines, and related engineering work + Demonstrates competency in contributing to strategic planning of infrastructure requirements in support of business growth objectives + Working knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards + Communicates ideas in both technical and user-friendly language + Successfully works within a multi-project environment and supports multiple internal customers + Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems + Demonstrates strong interpersonal, leadership and communication (verbal and written) skills + Demonstrates the ability to develop andmaintaininternal and external trusting, professional relationships + Able to
excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive toaccomplishgoals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands:** + Ability to work in an office orfield testingenvironment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand forlong periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers tooperatea computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) **Special Requirements:** + U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)required. + Occasionally may berequiredto travel within the Continental U.S. **Clearance Level** Secret The salary range for this role

## Description

This role owns the pipelines, environments, and lab hardware they depend on, working directly with developers, QA/automation engineers, program managers, IT/system administrators, information security, and other functional areas as required. **Position Responsibilities:** + Works with developers and QA engineers to design, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines that build, test, and deliver software across many components + Builds andmaintainsmulti-architecture (ARM64/amd64) Docker images, multistageDockerfiles, and development containers used across projects + Administers and maintains GitLab, CI runners (including container/Kubernetes-based runners), and related source control and automation tooling + Helpsmaintainthe team's lab and test infrastructure, acting as a technical steward for the hardware and environments that developers and QA depend on + Setsup development, test, and build environments for the team + Helps perform tasks related to system administration + Installs