- LocationUSA (Remote)
- Work modeRemote
- TypeFull Time
- Salary$70K/yr - $90K/yr
- Openings1
About the opportunity
Job Description: We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with a passion for astronomy and space technology to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with astronomers, astrophysicists, and data scientists to develop, deploy, and manage scalable infrastructure for astronomical data processing, observatory automation, and space research applications. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for astronomical software and data processing workflows.
What you will do
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for astronomical software and data processing workflows.
What we are looking for
- Experience working with astronomical observatories, space agencies, or research institutes.
Skills and experience required
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or related fields.
Full job description
Job Description:
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with a passion for astronomy and space technology to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with astronomers, astrophysicists, and data scientists to develop, deploy, and manage scalable infrastructure for astronomical data processing, observatory automation, and space research applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for astronomical software and data processing workflows.
Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for large-scale space data storage and analysis.
Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of telescope control systems, astrophysics simulations, and satellite operations.
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to integrate DevOps best practices into astronomical research projects.
Implement containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for astronomical data pipelines.
Enhance system reliability, security, and performance for astronomical observatories and space missions.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation).
Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and astronomical data processing jobs.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or related fields.
3+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering.
Proficiency in Linux, Shell scripting, Python, or Golang.
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of big data processing (Hadoop, Spark, or Apache Airflow) for handling astronomical datasets.
Familiarity with astronomical data formats (FITS, HDF5) and scientific computing tools.
Passion for space exploration, astronomy, or satellite technology.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with astronomical observatories, space agencies, or research institutes.
Understanding of radio astronomy, optical telescopes, or space mission software.
Contributions to open-source projects related to space science or DevOps.
Benefits:
Work on cutting-edge space and astronomy projects.
Collaborate with leading scientists and space agencies.
Competitive salary and flexible work environment.
Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking astronomical discoveries.
Direct referral network
Why candidate applications stand out
Applications include direct proof-of-work repositories and instructor verification endorsements.
Direct internal referral channels through enterprise partners bypass automated résumé discard filters.
A named placement coordinator preps you for each round and follows up with the hiring partner.
Your academy certificate, capstone projects and mock-interview record travel with the application.
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