DevOps Engineer III at AeroVironment

Melbourne, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience managing diverse DevOps operations and tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub), including branching, tagging, merging and release management oversight
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with containerization (Docker or ECS), orchestration, service discovery experience with Windows and Linux hosts
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Advanced degree is preferred
  • Effective interpersonal, listening and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
  • Experience with one or more major cloud platform providers (e.g., Azure, AWS)
  • Demonstrated success with application delivery in mid-size (2000+ staff) corporations
  • Strong scripting skills
  • Ability to work in an office environment, sit/stand for long periods, talk, hear, and use hands/fingers to operate computer and telephone keyboard
  • Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S
  • ITAR compliance (access to regulated information)

Responsibilities

  • Administers and maintains Gitlab
  • Architects and delivers DevOps pipeline operations supporting automated delivery of CI/CD pipelining for corporate-wide software releases
  • Creates and maintains Docker images and containers
  • Identifies and automates manual processes
  • Actively participates in enhancing current build infrastructure, deployment, and DevOps processes
  • Works with tools and platforms like JIRA and Sharepoint
  • Develops and maintains software installation tools, processes, and packages
  • Creates and maintains DevOps Process and Policies
  • Recognizes and reuses common code base if necessary to support different programs and projects
  • Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
  • Operates in a continuous learning environment and provides guidance and mentoring to all stakeholders
  • Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
  • Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

GitLab
CI/CD
Docker
Containers
JIRA
SharePoint
GitHub
Branching
Tagging

AeroVironment

Develops autonomous robotic systems for defense

About AeroVironment

AeroVironment develops and sells autonomous robotic systems that can perform various missions without human intervention. These systems are designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks to personnel, and provide valuable data to users. The company primarily serves government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial clients, focusing on the defense and aerospace sectors. AeroVironment stands out from its competitors by emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility in its business practices, which not only helps the environment but also builds loyalty among employees and customers. The company's goal is to lead the market in intelligent robotic systems while promoting sustainable practices and creating new business opportunities.

Monrovia, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1971Year Founded
$20.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision
Health Savings Account
401(k) Account
Alternative Work Schedule
Educational and Tuition Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave Donation
Time Off
Travel Assistance
Company Sponsored Events

Risks

Competition from European drone companies like Parrot may impact market share.
US-China trade tensions could disrupt AeroVironment's supply chain.
BlueHalo acquisition poses integration risks and management distraction.

Differentiation

AeroVironment specializes in unmanned aircraft systems for defense and commercial markets.
The company focuses on sustainability and innovation in autonomous robotic systems.
AeroVironment's acquisition of BlueHalo enhances its defense technology capabilities.

Upsides

Increased demand for Western-made drones boosts AeroVironment's market share.
BlueHalo acquisition enhances AeroVironment's competitive edge in defense technology.
Customizable AI UAVs attract new military contracts with enhanced adaptability.

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