Automation Engineer

Role overview

A senior automation engineering role at a space, defense, and national security technology company, blending traditional IT and infrastructure automation with modern AI-driven and agentic workflows. The position involves designing systems that reason, plan, and execute multi-step tasks while meeting stringent compliance and security requirements. Candidates should bring substantial regulated-industry experience and an active interest in emerging AI tooling, with the role offering high visibility and broad organizational impact.

Responsibilities

- Identify, design, and implement automation solutions for repetitive IT and business processes using Python and PowerShell across infrastructure, data movement, reporting, and operational tasks - Build and maintain RPA workflows and integrate automation with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party SaaS applications via APIs and connectors - Lead the evaluation and adoption of AI-powered automation tools, including agentic frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, or Semantic Kernel, integrating AI capabilities into existing operational workflows - Design end-to-end workflow orchestration using tools like Apache Airflow, Azure Logic Apps, or Power Automate - Build robust API integrations and event-driven automation pipelines across cloud and on-premises systems, with error handling, retry logic, alerting, and observability - Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience combined with relevant certifications - 12+ years of experience in automation engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline - Demonstrated track record building and operating production-grade automation solutions at enterprise scale - Hands-on experience designing or deploying AI-powered or agentic workflows in a professional setting - Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred - US Person status required under ITAR/EAR export regulations - Intellectually curious, self-directed, and proactive in tracking emerging AI and automation tooling

Nice to have

- Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing industries supporting data operations - Microsoft certifications such as Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) or Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (AI-200)

Benefits and work setup

- Remote, US-based position with a base salary range of $160,000–$180,000 USD - Flexible Time Off policy supporting work-life balance - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with a significant employer contribution - 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8% - Flexible, affordable gym memberships and company wellness programs - Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources