Impulse Space
Software Infrastructure & Release Engineer
Impulse Space, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278
Software Infrastructure & Release Engineer
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Software Infrastructure & Release Engineer
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Impulse Space .
Compensation $125,000 - $175,000 / year
Department Autonomous Systems
Location Redondo Beach
Description As a
Software Infrastructure and Release Engineer , your core responsibility is to design, implement, and maintain our spacecraft flight software and ground software deployment environments. You will work closely with software and GNC engineers to plan and implement an automated deployment and test system for a variety of spacecraft and test platforms.
Responsibilities
Develop a system to deploy binaries and other software artifacts onto spacecraft hardware for flight and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) testing.
Work closely with the software and GNC teams to develop and improve our test and deployment pipelines.
Troubleshoot and debug issues related to HITL systems, including hardware, software, and test setup.
Utilize test automation tools and frameworks to streamline test execution, data collection, and result analysis.
Develop automated processes to support deployment to our launch and test sites.
Bring up monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related disciplines.
2+ years of experience with Linux operating systems.
Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages.
Demonstrated knowledge of the git version control system and GitFlow.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with build systems (e.g., Make, CMake, Bazel).
Demonstrated experience in deploying software artifacts to hardware.
Knowledge of networking configurations and underlying protocols.
Experience integrating complex systems that facilitate continuous build, integration, test, and deployment.
Experience deploying containers in cloud infrastructure.
Experience with cross‑platform development and deployment pipelines.
Experience with configuration management of builds for multiple systems off a shared code base.
Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and alerting with tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
Additional Information Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and market alignment. Individual level and base pay is determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on skills, education, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, full‑time hires may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of stock options, and for medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license. Learn more about ITAR eligibility here.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications and are not influenced by protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Software Infrastructure & Release Engineer
role at
Impulse Space .
Compensation $125,000 - $175,000 / year
Department Autonomous Systems
Location Redondo Beach
Description As a
Software Infrastructure and Release Engineer , your core responsibility is to design, implement, and maintain our spacecraft flight software and ground software deployment environments. You will work closely with software and GNC engineers to plan and implement an automated deployment and test system for a variety of spacecraft and test platforms.
Responsibilities
Develop a system to deploy binaries and other software artifacts onto spacecraft hardware for flight and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) testing.
Work closely with the software and GNC teams to develop and improve our test and deployment pipelines.
Troubleshoot and debug issues related to HITL systems, including hardware, software, and test setup.
Utilize test automation tools and frameworks to streamline test execution, data collection, and result analysis.
Develop automated processes to support deployment to our launch and test sites.
Bring up monitoring and data analysis in support of a continuous integration and release system.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or related disciplines.
2+ years of experience with Linux operating systems.
Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience in Bash, Python, and/or other scripting languages.
Demonstrated knowledge of the git version control system and GitFlow.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with build systems (e.g., Make, CMake, Bazel).
Demonstrated experience in deploying software artifacts to hardware.
Knowledge of networking configurations and underlying protocols.
Experience integrating complex systems that facilitate continuous build, integration, test, and deployment.
Experience deploying containers in cloud infrastructure.
Experience with cross‑platform development and deployment pipelines.
Experience with configuration management of builds for multiple systems off a shared code base.
Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and alerting with tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
Additional Information Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and market alignment. Individual level and base pay is determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on skills, education, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, full‑time hires may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of stock options, and for medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license. Learn more about ITAR eligibility here.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications and are not influenced by protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing
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