Sr. Infrastructure Engineer
Platform Science- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess strong programming skills in Python (Go is a plus), with a solid understanding of software design principles, experience working with network observability tools such as Kentik, NSG, and Grafana, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks like Ansible, GitLab CI, and Jenkins, a solid understanding of Linux, Bash scripting, and source control (Git), and experience building internal tools or APIs to support infrastructure teams. Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, including BGP and NetFlow, is considered a plus.
The Software Engineer – Infrastructure Automation will design and implement automation workflows to eliminate manual tasks in network operations, develop tooling and scripts to improve telemetry visibility and monitoring coverage, collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop low-level designs, and ship robust, testable features, perform root cause analysis and debugging of network automation tooling, support feature enhancements and maintenance of automation systems used in production workflows, and integrate with network data sources and telemetry APIs to support observability pipelines.
Provides launch services for small satellites
Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.