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We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.\nOur Platform Engineers are the backbone of our ability to rapidly iterate and deploy mission-critical software across diverse environments. They ensure our orchestration software and autonomy stacks move seamlessly from development to cloud, on-premises, and edge deployments with the reliability our defense and commercial customers demand.\nJoining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to architect and maintain the infrastructure foundation that powers our autonomous vehicle orchestration platform. You'll own the deployment pipelines, infrastructure automation, and security frameworks that enable our engineering teams to deliver software across AWS cloud, on-premises data centers, and edge computing environments on autonomous vehicles.\nThis role focuses on building scalable, secure, and compliant infrastructure systems rather than machine learning operations. You'll work closely with our engineering teams to ensure rapid, reliable deployments while meeting stringent DoD security requirements and maintaining operational resilience in contested environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying ROS2-based microservices and orchestration software across multiple environments\n\nImplement container orchestration using Docker, with a growth path toward Kubernetes as the platform scales\n\nManage AWS cloud infrastructure, on-premises deployments, and edge device provisioning for autonomous vehicle fleets\n\nDevelop infrastructure automation and configuration management tools to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments\n\nImplement and maintain DoD IL4/IL5 security compliance, including encryption, access controls, and audit logging\n\nBuild internal tooling and CLI utilities to improve developer productivity and deployment reliability\n\nDesign observability and monitoring systems for distributed autonomous vehicle orchestration across multiple domains\n\nEnsure infrastructure resilience and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical deployments\n\nCollaborate with engineering teams to optimize deployment strategies for constrained edge computing environments\n\nSupport field deployment operations and troubleshoot infrastructure issues during customer demonstrations\n\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of professional experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation\n\nExpert-level proficiency with Docker containerization and container orchestration concepts\n\nStrong experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS, S3, VPC, IAM,\n\nCloudFormation/Terraform)\n\nProficiency with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)\n\nExperience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation)\n\nKnowledge of Linux system administration and networking fundamentals\n\nUnderstanding of security best practices for enterprise and government environments\n\nExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar)\n\nStrong scripting abilities in Python, Bash, or similar languages\n\nDue to the nature of the position, U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nCompTIA Security+ and Network+ certifications (required for DoD infrastructure administration)\n\nExperience with Kubernetes orchestration and service mesh technologies\n\nFamiliarity with DoD security standards and compliance frameworks (IL4/IL5, STIG, FedRAMP)\n\nExperience deploying software to embedded or edge computing platforms (Jetson,\n\nRaspberry Pi, tactical computers)\n\nKnowledge of ROS2 middleware and robotics software deployment patterns\n\nBackground in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical infrastructure environments\n\nExperience with tactical networking and field deployment operations\n\nFamiliarity with zero-trust architecture and secure communications protocols\n\nPrevious work with real-time systems and low-latency networking requirements\n\nFamiliarity with contracts and schema/versioning for middleware services (e.g., ROS 2)\n\nSkills & Attributes\nInfrastructurePragmatic automation obsessive: passionate about eliminating manual processes; crisp docs/runbooks; calm in incidents; cross-team collaboration\n\nInfrastructure automation obsessive: passionate about eliminating manual processes and human error\n\nSecurity-first mindset with deep understanding of compliance and audit requirements\n\nSystems thinker able to design resilient infrastructure across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments\n\nCollaborative team player who thrives working with engineering, AI, and field operations teams\n\nDetail-oriented problem solver comfortable with debugging complex distributed systems\n\nAdaptable to rapid iteration cycles while maintaining security and reliability standards\n\nField-ready: willing to support deployments and troubleshoot issues in various operational environments\n\nBenefits & Perks\nOur culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:\nWe offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans\n\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals + Company match\n\nEquity grants for new hires\n\nUnlimited PTO\n\n11 Paid holidays\n\nExtremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.\n\nGenerous Parental Leave\n\nMilitary Leave for annual training or service requirements\n\nFSA\n\nDCFSA\n\nHSA\n\nProfessional Development Opportunities\n\nAccess to One Medical\n\nMental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.\n\nGrowth Path at NODA\nStaff Platform/DevOps / MLOps Engineer - own CI/CD and field deployment infrastructure.\n\nInfra & Ops Lead - architect deployment pipelines for scaling multi-domain, agentic orchestration.\n\nExport Control Compliance\n\nTo conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 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 otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\n\nNODA AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and to maintaining equitable employment and hiring practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nAs a federal contractor, NODA AI complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruiting, hiring, and employment process.\nConsistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance and ban-the-box laws, including the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance where applicable. We actively encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.\nNODA AI is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible work environment for all applicants and employees. 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