Development/Embedded DevOps Engineer

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace Inc. is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch and spacecraft vehicles. Firefly�s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload. Combined with Firefly�s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

SUMMARY

In this role you will work collaboratively with the Aerospace Software Engineering Department to scale their software development and test at the speed of their development cycles using tools to automate the CI/CD process for embedded and/or Linux targets. You will work in a group of flight software engineers through all stages of the software development processes and collaborate with other engineering teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete the development, test, and integration of embedded software on time, meeting all functional and performance requirements
• Work closely with the other engineering groups for the success of the program
• Adhere to the Aerospace Software Engineering Group�s processes, procedures, and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor�s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM/STEAM field and 3+ years of DevOps experience on embedded software
• Proficient with modern automated CI/CD environments as Team City and Jenkins
• Proficient with modern automated test frameworks such as Google Test and Robot
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in Linux
• Proficient with the Agile Software Development Processes, Git, and Git workflow
• Ability to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines

Desired

• Master�s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM/STEAM field and 5+ years of DevOps experience on embedded software
• Prior DevOps experience in a related engineering field (Spacecraft, Rockets, UAV / Drones, Autonomous Vehicles) on a Real-Time Operating System
• Expert Python programmer
• Expert Linux user
• Experience with software analysis tools such as Valgrind, HP Fortify and Code Sonar
• Experience with GDB

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.