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AV · 1 month ago

DevOps Engineer III

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Development Engineer III to design, develop, launch, and support corporate DevOps pipeline operations. The role involves facilitating automation of software deployment through CI/CD best practices while collaborating with various software development groups and engaging with stakeholders and senior leadership.

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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
Recognize and reuse 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

Qualification

DevOps pipeline operationsCI/CD best practicesGitLab administrationContainerization (Docker)Cloud platforms AWSCloud platforms AzureScripting skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) is required 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 years of experience working with containerization (Docker or ECS), orchestration, service discovery experience with Windows and Linux hosts
Exhibits effective interpersonal, listening and communication skills (written and verbal)
Communicates ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
Successfully works within a multi-project environment and supports multiple internal customers
Is successful in working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
U.S. Citizenship required
Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S

Preferred

Advanced degree is preferred
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

Benefits

Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown

Company

At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.68B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M

Leadership Team

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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
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Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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