DevOps Engineer

About Orbex

Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Sutherland Spaceport. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €85m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.

We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.

Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Position

Orbex are looking for a knowledgeable DevOps Engineer with experience in Jenkins script to maintain and develop our continues integration testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in the continuous integration and iterative development and deployment of our software.

The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Support Jenkins platform, testing frameworks, databases, and version control systems
• Collaborate with the team to integrate Jenkins with static analysis tooling and Docker
• Maintaining and developing our continuous integration testing based on Jenkins servers
• Developing and supporting static analysis tooling
• Integrating source control with on-prem development management software services
• Establishing issue tracking system as part of the quality management process
• Write and execute release procedures for software (including installers for deployment and environment configuration)
• Ensure the smooth operation of compilation and release control processes
• Maintain servers and applications, including plugins for IDEs (SonarQube, Resharper, etc.)

Your qualification

• Extensive experience with Jenkins, in writing/customizing scripts, as well as maintaining and supporting servers
• Previous experience with mission critical software like aerospace, medical, defence, Oil & Gas etc
• Understanding of Jenkins pitfalls and the ability to configure systems in various environments
• Experience with open source operating systems like Linux
• Proficiency in command-line operations and self-sufficiency in running scripts for source control.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and compilation/release control processes
• Experience in Docker and familiarity with static analysis tooling would be advantageous (CPP Check, SonarQube, Resharper, etc.).
• Experience with MAKE would be advantageous

What we offer

For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary  
• An equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful. 
• Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but we are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.
• Company Cycle to Work scheme

Additional details

Personality

Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.

It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non technical team members.

You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

Location

This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.

Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.

Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.

If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You will be required to obtain CTC clearance for the role.