Kubernetes Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Kubernetes Engineer responsible for managing Kubernetes clusters for The Aerospace Corporation. Supporting space launch telemetry analysis and collaborating with engineering teams to solve complex challenges.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Kubernetes and AWS environments, with a strong focus on deployment, performance tuning, and security. Capable of troubleshooting complex engineering problems and providing support in high-stakes situations, while maintaining compliance with security clearance requirements.

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Kubernetes ManagementAWS Services EngineeringLinux Systems AdministrationPerformance TuningCapacity Planning

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Hard Skills

KubernetesAWSLinuxScriptingDevOps ToolsInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Networking FundamentalsDeploymentPatchingBackup/Disaster Recovery

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceSecret Security ClearanceTS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

High Availability Enterprise EnvironmentTelemetry Data AnalysisSpace Launch PartnersEngineering Problem ResolutionProduction Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSKubernetesLinuxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Kubernetes for on-prem and in AWS production environments with end-to-end responsibilities of deployment, upgrade, patching, performance tuning, capacity planning & backups/DR.
Frequent full security patching of all layers of Kubernetes infrastructure while maintaining very high uptime
Ownership and engineering responsibility of production AWS and Kubernetes services
Identify and resolve full Kubernetes stack engineering problems independently
Ensure successful real-time analysis of telemetry data from space launch partners, such as SpaceX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin
Provide after-hours support for Kubernetes infrastructure troubleshooting during launch events
Support scientists and engineers running workloads and apps in Kubernetes
Provide Linux expertise and troubleshooting
Evaluate and test new products and technologies
Use code to enhance and automate operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or IT or equivalent experience is required
A minimum of (5) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience supporting a high availability enterprise environment is required
A minimum of (2) years hands-on experience managing existing Kubernetes environments, with responsibilities of deployment, upgrade, patching, and backups is required
Full ownership and engineering responsibility of production AWS and Kubernetes services
Be able to identify and resolve engineering problems independently
Experience in Linux systems administration, including configuration, for an enterprise environment
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
Experience automating repetitive tasks with scripting or DevOps tools
This position requires the ability to maintain a Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
A minimum of (7) or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in AWS, Linux, and IaC is required for Staff V
Experience architecting and deploying secure AWS and/or Kubernetes environments from scratch is needed for Staff V
Experience performance tuning and capacity planning AWS and/or Kubernetes environments is required for Staff V

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect