Principal DevOps Engineer

Echodyne is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to join our fast-growing team. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the design and implementation of secure development and deployment practices across our software and systems stack. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will own the DevOps space and our stack for managing the CI/CD pipeline and help define SecOps strategy working with our VP of Cybersecurity, build secure pipelines, and ensure compliance with defense and commercial security standards—all while enabling rapid innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership & Architecture: Define the overarching DevOps vision across both software and hardware-in-the-loop environments, acting as a technical mentor to foster a security-first culture across QA, software, and firmware teamsCI/CD Transformation: Architect highly available pipelines that integrate complex automated testing frameworks (Python, Playwright, Selenium), and spearhead the strategic migration of our legacy on-prem infrastructure (Jenkins) to a modern cloud platform (GitLab)Enterprise "Shift-Left" Security: Design and seamlessly integrate automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, fuzzing) into development workflows, proactively orchestrating vulnerability remediation, IAM, and secrets managementSecure Infrastructure & Compliance: Establish enterprise standards for Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and secure supply chains (artifact signing, SBOMs), ensuring environments comply with rigorous frameworks like NIST 800-171 and CMMCManage the CI/CD Pipeline & Infrastructure: Own the infrastructure supporting all software development, test structures, and version control of software objects REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of progressive DevOps/Security experience, including at least 3 years operating autonomously in a Principal, Staff, or Lead architectural roleInfrastructure & Migration: Proven track record of leading large-scale architectural migrations (specifically from on-prem CI/CD to cloud-native platforms like GitLab), alongside proficiency with cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes/DockerAutomation & Systems Thinking: Deep scripting expertise (Python, Go, or Bash) to support test automation frameworks, with a demonstrated ability to span both high-level software infrastructure and low-level embedded systemsSecurity Master: Comprehensive understanding of application, infrastructure, and embedded security (OWASP Top 10), with hands-on experience deploying advanced security tools at an enterprise scaleStrategic Communication: Exceptional ability to distill and translate complex architectural trade-offs to both highly technical engineers and executive leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. WHAT WE OFFER This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $149,659—$224,437 USD If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you! We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including: RSU (Restricted Stock Units)Generous Benefits:Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for youChoice of PPO or HDHP/HSAVirtual Care – 98Point6Employee Assistance ProgramMental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)Travel Assistance InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short & Long Term DisabilityFlexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)401(k) matchPet InsurancePrepaid Legal ProgramCommuter BenefitsPaid Company Holidays All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.