Principal Embedded System Automation Engineer

United States·El SegundoFull-timelead

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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C.

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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer I for Embedded Software to own and scale the infrastructure that supports our mission critical software development across multiple programs and product lines. In this role, you will advance infrastructure that generates software images, deploys them onto hardware, ensures continuous integration/continuous development, organizes and optimizes Yocto embedded builds, and maintain high-performance, Linux-based build environments. The ideal candidate understands embedded software stacks and the modern tools that accelerate their development.

Ideally deep experience with OpenEmbedded and the Yocto Project.

Understanding of make and cmake.

Understanding of build flows from compilation to image generation.

Facility with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and GitLab Runners that build, test, and deploy embedded software for harware for test.

Ensure CI systems integrate with hardware-in-the-loop test environments for regression and validation.

Deep facility with yaml-based CI configuration.

Facility with Docker virtual build environments and containerization.

Administer and maintain high-performance Linux build machines used for continuous integration, regression testing, and software release packaging.

Monitor system performance, scale compute resources, and maintain uptime for development teams.

Support and automate the software release process for production releases to customers.

Manage build artifacts, versioning, and delivery.

Act as the first line of support for developers encountering build, test, or environment issues.

Collaborate with software teams to improve developer productivity.

Assist in maintenance and utilization of company could-based AI productivity environment

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.

Proven facility with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar).

Proficiency in Linux system administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with Yocto or other embedded Linux build frameworks.

Experience with build automation tools (CMake, Make, BitBake, etc.).

Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with developers.

Knowledge of networking and distributed systems.

Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman) and virtualization (KVM, VMWare).

Knowledge of networking and distributed systems.

Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments.

Experience supporting release processes in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.