Senior DevOps Engineer I

CesiumAstro • El Segundo, CA

86d • $115,000 - $147,000

About The Position

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 Senior DevOps Engineer I to manage and optimize our high-performance build machines and hardware simulation infrastructure. This role ensures that our engineering teams can reliably execute compute-intensive FPGA builds and large-scale hardware simulations without interruption. You will own the build machines, automation pipelines, and supporting systems that power our development environment, with a focus on reproducibility, performance, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Git/GitLab workflows and CI/CD pipeline configuration.
• Hands-on experience managing Linux (RHEL) servers for compute-intensive workloads.
• Familiarity with FPGA build tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado) and hardware simulation environments.
• Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Experience with Docker for containerized build environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with job scheduling / workload management systems (e.g., SLURM, LSF, or custom).
• Knowledge of license server management for EDA tools.
• Familiarity with hardware verification pipelines, test benches, and simulation acceleration.
• Background in build engineering, DevOps, or HPC (high-performance computing) environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer high-performance Linux (RHEL) build machines for FPGA compilation and hardware simulation.
• Monitor compute, storage, and EDA license utilization to optimize throughput.
• Troubleshoot FPGA build toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado) and simulation environments.
• Ensure reproducibility and reliability of builds across teams and projects.
• Own and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for software, firmware, FPGA, and simulation workflows.
• Automate build/test/release processes to reduce manual effort and increase consistency.
• Develop containerized build environments using Docker to standardize workflows.
• Implement job scheduling, caching, and distributed build techniques to optimize runtime.
• Partner with FPGA, firmware, and software teams to align infrastructure with project needs.
• Define and enforce best practices for CI/CD workflows, branching, and release management.
• Create documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides for infrastructure and pipelines.

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees