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Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.\nWe're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.\nWe are seeking a Platform Engineer to architect and operate scalable compute infrastructure that powers our autonomous vehicle simulation and testing framework. You will build elastic compute systems across AWS and on-premises clusters, enabling engineering teams to rapidly iterate on autonomy algorithms through massive parallel simulation workloads.\nResponsibilities:\nElastic Compute Architecture\nDesign and implement auto-scaling compute infrastructure for simulation workloads using cloud platforms\nBuild and maintain on-premises GPU and CPU clusters for simulation and machine learning training\nArchitect hybrid cloud solutions that optimize cost and performance across cloud and local compute resources\nImplement job scheduling and orchestration systems using Kubernetes for thousands of concurrent simulations\nDesign storage solutions for large-scale simulation data, logs, and artifacts using cloud and local storage systems\nSimulation Platform Development\nDeploy and maintain robotics simulation environments at scale\nBuild CI/CD pipelines for automated simulation testing of autonomy software\nCreate infrastructure for distributed parameter sweeps, Monte Carlo testing, and regression suites\nDevelop monitoring and observability systems for simulation fleet health and resource utilization\nImplement data pipelines for simulation results ingestion, analysis, and visualization\nInfrastructure as Code & Automation\nWrite and maintain infrastructure as code for reproducible infrastructure deployment\nBuild automation tools and CLI utilities to simplify developer access to compute resources\nImplement GitOps workflows for infrastructure changes and configuration management\nCreate self-service interfaces for engineers to launch and manage simulation jobs\nDevelop cost monitoring and optimization strategies for cloud and on-prem resources\nSystem Operations & Reliability\nMonitor and optimize infrastructure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency\nTroubleshoot complex distributed systems issues across networking, storage, and compute layers\nImplement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies\nMaintain security best practices including IAM, secrets management, and network isolation\nCollaborate with autonomy, ML, and robotics teams to understand compute requirements and optimize workflows\nNetwork Design & Infrastructure\nDesign and implement network architectures for distributed simulation workloads across AWS and on-premises environments\nConfigure VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing for secure, high-performance compute clusters\nEstablish hybrid cloud connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, site-to-site tunnels) between on-premises and cloud resources\nOptimize network performance for large data transfers, multi-node communication, and distributed workloads\nSupport internal infrastructure network design and provide technical guidance to engineering programs\nTroubleshoot network issues including latency, packet loss, and connectivity problems across distributed systems\nQualifications:\nBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field - equivalent industry experience also welcome\n2-5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure roles\nStrong hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and workload management\nExperience with cloud computing platforms and services (compute, storage, networking)\nDeep understanding of Linux system administration and troubleshooting\nStrong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, DNS, VPNs, and security\nUnderstanding of infrastructure as code principles and configuration management\nProficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or similar)\nExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines\nSolid grasp of distributed systems concepts, job scheduling, and resource management\nAbility to design infrastructure from first principles and make architectural decisions\nPreferred:\nExperience building infrastructure for simulation, robotics, or autonomous systems workloads\nUnderstanding of GPU computing and accelerated workload management\nKnowledge of job scheduling systems for batch and parallel workloads\nExperience managing on-premises clusters and hybrid cloud architectures\nFamiliarity with robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2) or simulation platforms\nUnderstanding of cost optimization for compute-intensive workloads\nExperience with monitoring, logging, and observability systems\nKnowledge of containerization technologies and image management\nBackground in data engineering, MLOps, or machine learning infrastructure\nExperience with network performance analysis and troubleshooting\nUnderstanding of software-defined networking and network automation\nFamiliarity with security compliance requirements in aerospace/defense environments\nCompensation:\nLevel II - $113,000 - $141,000\nLevel III - $142,000 - $172,000\nPay range for this role\n$113,000—$172,000 USD\nWhat's in it for you:\nBenefits: \nCompetitive total compensation package \nComprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.\n401k with company-match \n3 weeks of paid time off each year\n40 hours of sick time\n12 annual company holidays\nWhy Join Zone 5 Technologies?\nInnovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.\nCollaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.\nCareer Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.\nIf you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. 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