Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation

DevOps Engineer II/ Senior

Littleton, CO · Senior

No sponsorship$115k-$170kDetected 27 days ago
PythonC++Code ReviewGitKubernetesCI/CDPrometheusGrafanaDevOpsMachine LearningData AnalysisNLPLLMsAgentic AIAI OrchestrationLeadershipProblem Solving

About the role

  • Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives.
  • Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.
  • DEVOPS ENGINEER II/ SENIOR As a DevOps Engineer II/ Senior based at Rocket Lab's site in Littleton, CO, you will revolutionize software quality assurance through AI-driven automation and intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain AI-powered quality automation ecosystems that monitor CI/CD pipelines across multiple programs and platforms
  • Design and implement AI agents that automatically detect, analyze, and troubleshoot software testing failures with minimal human intervention
  • Develop intelligent reporting systems that provide real-time quality metrics, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations to leadership
  • Create automated notification and alerting systems that proactively engage teams when quality issues are detected
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to ensure security, quality, and compliance throughout the SDLC
  • Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and AI-enhanced quality processes
  • Proven track record building intelligent automation solutions that solve complex software quality engineering problems

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in professional software development including software verification and validation practices
  • Demonstrated experience using AI tools, LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.), and AI coding assistants in daily workflows
  • 2+ years of proficiency in Python skills with experience in AI/ML libraries and frameworks
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline automation tools and DevSecOps practices
  • Experience with data analysis, metrics collection, and building reporting/dashboard systems
  • Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and V-Model
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in professional software development including software verification and validation practices
  • 5+ years of proficiency in Python skills with experience in AI/ML libraries and frameworks
  • Experience in AI/ML technologies with hands-on experience building AI-driven automation systems

Nice to have

  • Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience with AI agent frameworks, autonomous systems, or multi-agent orchestration
  • Proficiency in C and C++ languages
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an automation-first mindset
  • Proven track record producing or testing high-quality software in CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of security testing tools and DevSecOps security practices
  • Aerospace background supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, or launch vehicle ground/mission operations
  • Expertise in Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes orchestration

Skills

  • Identify and close quality gaps in organizational software through systematic analysis of findings, patterns, and root causes
  • Leverage machine learning and AI tools to predict potential quality issues before they occur
  • Integrate LLMs and AI assistants into testing workflows to enhance test coverage and defect detection
  • Produce comprehensive automated test suites that run continuously in CI/CD pipelines
  • Manually test complex edge cases that AI systems flag as high-priority or difficult to automate
  • Work with development teams through code reviews and integrated pipelines to ensure quality is built in from the start

Compensation

  • Range (CO Only)
  • $115,000 - $170,000 USD

Benefits

  • Background in machine learning, natural language processing, or predictive analytics

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizenship is required, due to program requirements
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