DevOps & Systems Engineer

Role Summary 

Specter Aerospace is seeking a DevOps & Systems Engineer to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of the internal systems used by our engineering, software, manufacturing, and security teams. This role is focused primarily on on-premises Linux systems, self-hosted development infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, and secure system administration.
A successful candidate will combine software automation skills with hands-on systems experience to maintain reliable engineering infrastructure, improve development workflows, and support evolving IT and security needs. 

About Specter Aerospace 

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA where it leverages its advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production. 
Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company. 

Role & Responsibilities 

• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines that support software development, testing, and deployment 

• Administer on-premises Linux servers, build systems, development environments, and supporting infrastructure. 

• Maintain self-hosted source control, build runners, container registries, and related engineering services. 

• Develop scripts and configuration management tools to automate system deployment, administration, and integration. 

• Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker, Podman, or similar technologies. 

• Collaborate with software and engineering teams to troubleshoot build, deployment, infrastructure, and system integration issues. 

• Support system hardening, patching, access control, vulnerability management, monitoring, and backup activities. 

• Collaborate with the Security Lead to implement security requirements and support compliance efforts. 

• Maintain clear documentation for systems, pipelines, configurations, and operational procedures. 

• Assist with cross-functional IT, engineering, and security tasks as operational needs evolve. 

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a combination of equivalent experience and certifications. 

• Three or more years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, Linux systems administration, or a related field. 

• Experience administering Linux systems in production or engineering environments. 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, build systems, and automation tools. 

• Experience with Docker, Podman, or similar containerization technologies. 

• Experience scripting in Python, Bash, or similar languages. 

• Familiarity with systems administration concepts including networking, storage, identity and access management, patching, monitoring, and backups. 

• Ability to troubleshoot issues across applications, operating systems, and infrastructure. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working with engineering teams. 

• Ability to clearly document system changes, configurations, and operational procedures. 

• Security+ certification or ability to obtain it within six months of employment. 

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. 

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

Desired Skills 

• Previous experience supporting primarily on-premises or isolated engineering environments. 

• Experience administering self-hosted GitLab, GitHub Enterprise, or similar development platforms. 

• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or similar. 

• Familiarity with virtualization platforms, network services, shared storage, and hardware lifecycle management. 

• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, vulnerability scanning, or endpoint security tools. 

• Exposure to NIST-based security controls, CMMC, or other government security and compliance requirements. 

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools where appropriate for on-premises environments. 

• Experience supporting software development for embedded systems, hardware integration, manufacturing, or laboratory environments. 

• Relevant Linux, security, networking, or DevOps certifications. 

EEO Statement:  

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.