Senior Application Administrator / Systems Engineer

Location: Playa Vista, California, United States

Department: Information Technology

Who We Are:

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world.  We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. 

What You’ll Do: 

The Application Administrator / Systems Engineer is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications and cloud services. This role supports engineering, development, and manufacturing systems, including CAD/CAM platforms, development toolchains, and cloud-native infrastructure across government-compliant environments. 

• Administer and support enterprise applications, including:  
• CAD/CAM platforms (e.g., Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Mastercam)  
• Development tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines, container platforms)  
• Manage and maintain cloud environments:  
• AWS GovCloud, Azure Government (GCCH), Google Cloud (as applicable)  
• Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications:  
• Kubernetes, Docker  
• Manage application integrations, updates, and lifecycle  
• Troubleshoot application performance and user issues (Tier 2–3)  
• Implement and maintain security controls for applications and cloud systems  
• Support identity and access integration (SSO, RBAC, Entra ID, etc.)  
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize workflows and tooling  
• Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures  
• Support compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR)  
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability  

Required Qualifications:

• 5–9+ years of experience in application administration or systems engineering  
• Experience with enterprise software platforms and lifecycle management  
• Strong knowledge of:  
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)  
• Linux and/or Windows server environments  
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)  
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines  
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD/CAM and PLM systems (NX, Teamcenter, Mastercam)  
• Experience in government or regulated cloud environments (GCCH, GovCloud)  
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, etc.)  
• Experience supporting DevOps workflows  
• Security/compliance experience (CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP) 

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $140,000 - $180,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.}