Automation Engineer SkillBridge - Belay Technologies
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
Belay Technologies is seeking active-duty service members to join our team through the DoD SkillBridge program as an Automation Engineer. This program provides active service members with hands-on automation experience and business skills. It bridges the gap between military and civilian employment by leveraging your strong engineering, automation, and system administration skills and translating your military experience into valuable civilian career opportunities.
Who You Are:
- Active-duty service member within 180 days of separation or retirement
- Experience in automation, systems administration, or software engineering, and eager to continue learning
- Technical bachelor's degree or in the process of obtaining your degree
You should have hands-on technical experience with Systems Administration or Software Development, plus three or more of the following:
- Linux and Windows Administration
- Virtual machines
- Automation of IT-related things
- Python programming or scripting
- PowerShell
- Bash Scripting
- Batch Scripting
- AutoHotkey
- Sikuli
Belay Technologies tackles complex and unique automation challenges, offering a wide range of opportunities across both system administration and development spectrums. Our internal product supports a broad set of automation languages running on different platforms, tailored to customer requirements. You will gain hands-on experience and work in a fun and relaxed environment where we put our people first.
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies, and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development. Salary range, if hired after SkillBridge: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00.
Benefits and perks apply if hired after the SkillBridge program.
- 8 weeks paid leave: 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays, and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
- 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
- $5,000 annual training/tuition
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 100% company-funded HSA
- Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
- Dental coverage, including orthodontia
- Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
- Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games, and prizes
- Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.