DevOps Engineer, Xona Space Systems
$110-150k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
Satellite navigation system
Job no longer available
Satellite navigation system
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$110-150k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To remove the boundaries from modern technologies by providing precise and protected navigation services anywhere on Earth.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of experience
- Scripting Skills (Bash, Python)
- Build system expertise (CMake or similar)
- Experience with version Control Management (Git)
- Linux experience
- Strong technical communication
- Flexibility and desire to learn
Desirable
- Experience with cloud technology like AWS
- Configuration tools experience such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet
- Programming Ability (C++, Go, Rust)
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker
What the job involves
- As our DevOps Engineer, you will be directly involved in the hands-on operation of satellite payloads, working to develop and implement tools that automate payload control. Your role will also include monitoring the satellite's health and performance, where you'll implement and automate systems for alert management and fault triage.
- Additionally, you will maintain and enhance the build system, ensuring continuous integration and deployment through the development and maintenance of GitLab CI pipelines.
- Your responsibilities will extend to HWIL integration, where you’ll collaborate with lab equipment to automate hardware and RF testing, always prioritizing safety.
- Finally, you will manage build-image processes, creating and maintaining Docker files to support the CI/CD pipeline. This position requires a strong focus on automation, system efficiency, and continuous improvement in satellite operations
Our take
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) is crucial for autonomy, tying vehicles to their environment and making autonomous operation possible. Xona Space Systems is developing a network of small satellites to provide high-precision PNT services, essential for modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and robotics.
The company has set its sites on pushing the limits of modern technology, setting itself apart in its space with its PULSAR service, which offers superior accuracy, availability, and security compared to traditional GPS. This makes it crucial for the widespread adoption of autonomous systems in unstructured environments.
The company has secured $270 million to date, its 2026 round being used to accelerate the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Its partnerships with the US Space Force and industry leaders highlight the growing confidence in its innovative approach, while future plans include the commercialisation of PULSAR, which will enable autonomous systems to operate effectively anywhere.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Mar 2026
$170m
SERIES C
Jun 2025
$92m
SERIES B
Total funding: $336.3m
Company HQ
Baywood Park, CA
Leadership
Brian Manning
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked as a Responsible Engineer on Thrust Structure for SpaceX, and an Engineering Manager for Power Solutions International.
Tyler Reid
(Co-Founder & CTO)Was also a Lecturer at Stanford University and a Research Engineer in Controls and Automated Systems at Ford Motor Company.
Adrien Perkins
(Co-Founder & VP of Engineering)Worked as a Research Assistant for Stanford University and was Lead Software Developer at Callsnapp.
Bryan Chan
(Co-Founder & VP of Corporate Strategy)Also the Co-Founder, President and CEO at Night Crew Labs. Previously Co-founded and was Technical Director for Mothership Communications.
Jerami Martin
(Co-Founder & Director of Payload Mechanical)Also works as a Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer at Pumpkin. Prior to this, they were an Engineer at Crosstrac Engineering.
Kazuma Gunning
(Co-Founder, Vice President & Navigation Services)Previously worked as a GNSS Modeling and Simulation Engineer for Booz Allen Hamilton and was a Doctoral Student at Stanford University.
Paul Tarantino
(Co-Founder & Director of Integration and Test)After studying at Stanford University, they went on to work as a Propulsion and Fluid Flight Systems Engineering Intern for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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