Junior Automation Engineer (Entry Level)

At Corvid Technologies, we are dedicated to innovating and improving operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and automation. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that make a real difference. We believe in doing things right, not just doing things quickly.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on scripting, IT service automation, and enjoys the challenge of improving systems through thoughtful development and deployment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in scripting, reporting automation, software packaging, and endpoint remote management. We value precision and dedication to doing things the right way, ensuring our solutions are robust and effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain scripts for IT service automation, reporting automation, and software packaging using PowerShell and other relevant technologies.
• Testing and Deployment: Conduct thorough testing of automated solutions and manage deployment processes to ensure smooth and reliable rollouts.
• Internal Module Development: Create and enhance internal modules to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Endpoint Remote Management: Manage and troubleshoot endpoints via CLI, ensuring reliable remote management and support.
• Service Improvement: Stand up new services and automation tools to improve operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver automation solutions that meet their needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one OOP language and OOP concepts.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively. Ability to thrive in an extremely fast paced working environment.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure solutions are robust and reliable.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• GPA: 3.5+

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with endpoint remote management tools and CLI.
• Familiarity with deployment tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of best practices in automation and software development.

Why Corvid?

Founded in 2004, we are a group of over 300 engineers and scientists, about three-quarters of whom hold Master’s degrees or PhDs, that provide end-to-end solutions, including concept development, design and optimization, prototype build, test, and manufacture. We leverage the predictive capabilities of our high-fidelity computational physics solvers, indigenous massively parallel supercomputer system, prototyping plant, and ballistics and mechanics lab to investigate a variety of high-rate physics phenomena.

The results are complex engineering solutions for a range of applications: aircraft, ballistic missile defense, cybersecurity, motorsports, armor development, biological systems, and missile and warhead design and development. These results are achieved with optimal design and cost efficiency due to the predictive capability of Corvid’s tools and our in-house, end-to-end integrated approach, which differentiates Corvid from the market.

We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Paid gym membership
• Flexible schedules
• Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• Three weeks starting PTO; increasing with tenure
• Continued education and training opportunities
• Uncapped incentive opportunities

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: In-person