[HYBRID] Linux Automation Engineer

HYBRID Linux Automation Engineer
Location: Littleton MA (Hybrid Flexibility 2-3 days/week after 6 months)
Base Salary: $145000-$165000 Bonus Potential
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision FSA 401k PTO Sick Time Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Typical Hours: M-F 8 AM 5 PM (some flexibility)
Sponsorship is not available

HYBRID Linux Automation Engineer (hardware exp. req.) Description

Our client a technology solutions provider is seeking a Linux Automation Engineer to join their team in Littleton MA. This newly created position will play a key role in expanding automation capabilities across global production and infrastructure environments. This role sits at the intersection of software automation and physical systems developing solutions that support server provisioning OS deployment validation and production workflows. The ideal candidate will have experience building automation using Python and Bash while working within hardware manufacturing systems integration or similar infrastructure environments. This is a highly visible opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges improving processes and building scalable solutions from the ground up. The team is looking for someone who can bring new ideas provide technical direction and help shape the long-term evolution of their automation environment.

Important Note: This position offers WFH flexibility (23 days/week) after onboarding which typically lasts around 6 months. During the onboarding period onsite work in Littleton MA is required each day.

HYBRID Linux Automation Engineer (hardware exp. req.) Responsibilities

Design and build scalable automation solutions using Python Bash and related tools
Develop workflows for server provisioning deployment validation and configuration
Create tools to streamline hardware configuration testing and production processes
Support BIOS firmware and operating system deployment automation initiatives
Troubleshoot Linux systems hardware networking and automation-related issues
Partner with engineering teams to define automation standards and best practices
Improve consistency reliability and repeatability across production environments
Support automation initiatives across global manufacturing and system integration sites
Identify manual processes and build scalable automation frameworks from the ground up

HYBRID Linux Automation Engineer (hardware exp. req.) Qualifications

2 years of hardware manufacturing or hardware integration experience required
5 years of experience building automation solutions within Linux environments required
Strong development background using Python and Bash scripting required
Experience designing and building automation solutions from the ground up including defining requirements developing solutions implementation and continuous improvement
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency in the US is required for this position due to federal government/military contract requirements