Entry Level Automation Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

Software is the foundation of True Anomaly’s innovation. As a DevOps Engineer I, you will support our engineering teams by learning and assisting with the deployment, monitoring, and automation of our software systems. In this entry-level role, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced DevOps professionals, helping to maintain and improve our continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

This is a 3 month temporary employment engagement. There is potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

• Learn the fundamentals of software deployment and operations, contributing to the evolution of our cloud-based systems.
• Assist in maintaining reliable, version-controlled deployments that play a vital role in our engineering and product development.
• Work alongside senior team members to support and refine CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.
• Assist in deploying and scaling applications on container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), ensuring that these environments meet performance and cost expectations.
• Support the design and management of cloud-based solutions, primarily on Azure, while applying security best practices.
• Help provision and manage cloud resources using tools like Terraform.
• Collaborate with security teams by following established security guidelines and best practices.
• Assist in monitoring system performance and troubleshooting performance or deployment issues.
• Participate in building and refining Docker images for our development and testing environments.
• Experiment with emerging development tools and techniques, aiming to modernize and streamline our workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 0 - 2 years of experience in DevOps, cloud environments, or systems administration
• Basic understanding of Linux operating systems and familiarity with command line tools
• Introductory experience or coursework in CI/CD concepts, containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Exposure to basic scripting languages such as Bash or Python
• A strong desire to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

• Any hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) or related certifications is a plus
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform can be beneficial
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and technology advancement through projects or internships

• Base Salary: Denver: $75,000; Long Beach: $80,000

• Work Location - this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed.
• Work environment - the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands - the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.