DevOps Platform Engineer

Specter Aerospace•Peabody, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Specter Aerospace is seeking a DevOps Platform Engineer to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of internal systems that enable rapid engineering, prototyping, and testing cycles. In this role, you will work closely with software, manufacturing, and security teams to build reliable infrastructure and automation pipelines while helping ensure systems are configured and operated securely. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple domains in a growing aerospace environment. About Specter Aerospace: Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial applications. Specter is headquartered in Peabody, MA, just north of Boston, 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, commercial customers, and private funding, Specter is a growing aerospace and defense startup. Close relationships with MIT, Notre Dame, AFRL, NRL, ANL, and other research organizations provide access to cutting-edge developments, facilities, and personnel. Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or combination of equivalent experience and certifications
Experience with CI/CD concepts, modern build systems, and automation tooling
Familiarity with containerization technologies and image lifecycle management
Experience with Linux‑based systems in production or development environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially with engineering‑focused teams
Ability to document system changes, configurations, and operational procedures clearly
Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or systems administration; 5 or more years of total IT experience is preferred
Exposure to security or compliance frameworks (such as NIST‑based controls) is beneficial
Direct experience with Docker and Podman containerization
Security+ required or attained within 6-months of employment; additional certifications such as Terraform Associate, Docker Certified Associate, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), GitLab/GitHub CI/CD certifications, RHCSA, or other relevant DevOps/Linux credentials are considered a plus

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines that support software development, testing, and deployment across engineering teams
Operate and administer on‑premises and cloud‑based environments used for development, automation, and system integration
Develop infrastructure‑as-code and configuration‑as-code to standardize and automate deployments
Collaborate with Security Lead to integrate security tooling and best practices into DevOps workflows
Support hardening efforts for development and deployment environments, including container images and supporting infrastructure
Maintain source control repositories and implement secure configuration and access practices
Support automated scanning, monitoring, and observability systems for infrastructure and workloads
Generate operational documentation for pipelines, build systems, and infrastructure configurations
Provide guidance to engineering teams on best practices for building, deploying, and maintaining reliable systems
Participate in risk assessments, system reviews, and infrastructure improvements
Assist with cross‑functional tasks involving IT, engineering, and security teams as operational needs evolve