SpaceX · 19 hours ago
Site Reliability Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will design, develop, and test key aspects of an in-house solution for analysis, simulation, and prototyping of software in support of all SpaceX flight systems.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop automation to deploy and manage applications both on-premises and in the cloud
Deploy and manage core infrastructure technologies such as applications servers, databases, messaging queues and storage
Install, manage, scale and optimize Kubernetes and RKE clusters using Ansible and adjacent technologies in production environments
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
Closely collaborate with IT and software engineers to develop test automation suite leveraging DevOps infrastructure
Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement
Work closely with other SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support software platforms and related technologies running in Kubernetes within a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams
Build highly resilient, high-performance, scalable, and robust systems
Exercise a high degree of personal responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity a multiplanetary species
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or an engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software, DevOps, or site reliability engineering in lieu of a degree
1+ year of experience with Linux operating systems
Experience in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
Develop automation to deploy and manage applications both on-premises and in the cloud
Deploy and manage core infrastructure technologies such as applications servers, databases, messaging queues and storage
Install, manage, scale and optimize Kubernetes and RKE clusters using Ansible and adjacent technologies in production environments
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly scalable, operable and maintainable products
Closely collaborate with IT and software engineers to develop test automation suite leveraging DevOps infrastructure
Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services -- from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement
Work closely with other SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support software platforms and related technologies running in Kubernetes within a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams
Build highly resilient, high-performance, scalable, and robust systems
Exercise a high degree of personal responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage; all supporting the goal of making humanity a multiplanetary species
Preferred
1+ years of systems administration, site reliability engineering, or DevOps experience
Experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with the Linux shell as well as configuring and extending Linux instances (e.g. kernel modules, Control Groups, Public Key Infrastructure, iptables, interfaces)
1+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, or similar technologies
Strong understanding of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Strong understanding of virtualization and hypervisor technologies
Understanding of databases and performance tuning
Experience with identity management and authentication protocols
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with customers, peers, management etc. in both formal and informal situations
Ability to quickly learn new tools and frameworks
Experience with dynamic system configuration templating using Jinja, YAML and Helm
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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CFO
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