Software Engineer (DevOps)
Job Description
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and versatile Software Engineer with DevOps expertise to join our team. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.
**This position is fully on-site at Empirical System's Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Summary:
ESAero is seeking a Software Engineer with DevOps expertise to join our team. In this role, you will blend your software development skills with your knowledge of DevOps practices to design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient systems. Our software team works on multi-disciplinary development of advanced and research aircraft platforms. This is a multi-functional role that will also require candidates to be involved in all phases of design and development collaborating with other engineering disciplines and project personnel.
Projects include:
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Real-time embedded control systems
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Flight control and health management systems
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Battery management systems
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Communications system integration
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Payload and sensor processing units
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Computer vision and machine learning integration
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Manufacturing automation
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Software design, development, and support for internal and external customers.
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Test engineering support of embedded systems.
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Develop and maintain software applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
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Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline the SW development lifecycle.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate deployment processes and monitor system performance of software in the loop (SITL) testing environments.
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Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management to ensure consistency and repeatability.
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Continuously improve system reliability, security, and scalability through proactive monitoring and automation.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
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3-5 years of relevant engineering experience.
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3-5 years of experience in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) with a strong foundation in software development best practices.
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Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
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Collaborate on all development efforts: Requirements, Design, Built, Test, Delivery
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Assist in the creation of internal tools and pipelines
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Create comprehensive runtime assurance suites
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Working knowledge of:
- DevOps tools and best practices, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure), containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Compilation and build tools (cmake, make, GCC, Clang, etc.)
- Version control using Git
- Windows and Linux environments -
Willing to relocate to San Luis Obispo, CA
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U.S. Citizen
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
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Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
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5-7 years of experience embedded systems development
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Experience with
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Auto-coded model-based control systems
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Software In the loop (SITL) test and verification
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Hardware In the loop (HITL) test and verification
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PX4 Development
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Certification to DO-178C standards
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Aerospace embedded communication protocols (ARINC 825, UAVCAN, etc...)
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Embedded computational platforms for AI/ML and computer vision applications (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson)
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Setting up and effectively utilizing CI/CD practices for embedded development
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FPGA development
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Test Driven Development
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Systems engineering best practices
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Cyber security requirements for embedded systems
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AI/ML and Computer vision algorithms
Standard Benefits:
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Health: Health/Dental/Vision
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PTO
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Paid Holidays
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Retirement: 401k
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Casual dress code, Free snacks
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Amazing location to live, work, and play
ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must be able to pass background check.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $120,000
Top Skills
What We Do
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero), an aerospace engineering design and manufacturing company, specializes in cost-effective development of innovative and advanced concepts, with emphasis on simple honesty and a track record of commitment. Since 2003, ESAero has served the needs of the engineering industry through its work on military and commercial conceptual air vehicle designs, electric and hybrid propulsion system development, aircraft modifications, sub-scale technology demonstrators, rapid system prototyping, design for manufacturing, low-rate initial production, manufacturing, and niche engineering support. An “Advanced Design Group to Advanced Design Groups”, ESAero is the Prime Contractor and Integrator of the NASA X-57 “Maxwell” all-electric airplane. ESAero customers include multiple NASA Centers, AFRL, AMRDEC, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Atomics, Electricore, and AeroVironment. With a 32,000 sq.ft. design & manufacturing facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA and an 8,000 sq.ft. integration and test location at the Oceano (CA) County Airport (L52), ESAero has expanded operations and airport space for system testing and product development. ESAero will continue to provide the aviation and aerospace industries with cutting-edge systems solutions and optimized manufacturing practices.
With an emphasis on quality, cost, and/or time, ESAero performs design, analytical, prototyping, and testing services for systems ranging from conceptual aerospace designs to aircraft seeking supplemental type certificates.
• Proven solutions that focus on the quality of results
• Rapid system development
• Hands-on development/testing to achieve customer goals
• “Out-of-the-Box” thinking and engineering
• Customized project plans structured for efficiency to meet larger program goals of cost or time
• On-demand niche engineering team to supplement ongoing projects
For more information, please visit our website at www.esaero.com or call (805) 275-1053.
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