Senior DevOps Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior DevOps Engineer (Aerospace/CI/CD): Architecting and maintaining CI/CD workflows and HPC infrastructure for electric aircraft simulation and flight systems with an accent on automated toolchains for Simulink/MATLAB and real-time execution. Focus on optimizing GNC pipelines, managing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) deployments, and bridging the gap between flight dynamics and embedded software.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $144,000 - $198,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Architect and maintain CI/CD workflows and automated testing pipelines using GitHub Actions and TeamCity.
• Develop automated toolchains to generate and deploy Simulink and MATLAB code to simulation environments and flight computers.
• Manage High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure for large-scale Monte Carlo simulations and batch regression testing.
• Manage critical software interfaces (ICDs, data dictionaries) between virtual vehicle models and embedded middleware.
• Serve as the primary technical bridge between Flight Dynamics & Control (FD&C) and Platform embedded software teams.

Requirements

• BS/Advanced Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in modern C/C++ and experience integrating C/C++ with Simulink.
• Proven experience designing CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Jenkins).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or MATLAB.
• Must have valid US work authorization (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• Direct experience developing or verifying GNC/Vehicle Simulation systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink auto-code generation (Simulink Coder, Embedded Coder).
• Experience with RTOS such as Linux Preempt RT, VxWorks, or QNX.
• Experience with HIL systems (Speedgoat, dSPACE) and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet).
• Knowledge of Model-Based Design certification standards (DO-331, DO-178C) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Culture & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge sustainable aerospace technology and electric aircraft.
• Inclusive environment that values diversity and equity.
• Merit-based career progression and qualification-driven decisions.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.