[Hybrid] Linux Infrastructure Engineer (Hardware Exp Req)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

401k

PTO

Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting is assisting a client seeking a Hybrid Linux Systems Engineer in Littleton, MA. The role focuses on hardware environments, building Linux-based automation for server provisioning, OS deployment, validation, and production infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has hardware manufacturing or integration experience, strong Python/Bash scripting, and 5+ years creating automation from the ground up. Onboarding spans ~6 months with 2–3 days/week on-site initially.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing or hardware integration.
• 5+ years of experience building automation solutions in Linux environments.
• Strong Python and Bash scripting experience.
• Experience designing and building automation solutions from the ground up, including requirements gathering, 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.

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.

Skills

Hardware experience

Python

Bash scripting

Linux automation

Server provisioning

Tools

Linux

Job description

[HYBRID] Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Littleton, MA (Hybrid Flexibility 2-3 days/week ++after 6 months++)

Salary: $140,000-$175,000

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 Systems Engineer (hardware exp. req.) Description

Our client, a technology solutions provider, is seeking a Hybrid Systems Engineer to join their team in Littleton, MA. Despite the title, this is not a traditional embedded firmware development role. Instead, we're looking for an engineer with experience in hardware environments who enjoys building Linux-based automation for server provisioning, OS deployment, validation, and production infrastructure. This newly created position will help expand automation across global production environments by developing scalable solutions using Python and Bash. The ideal candidate has experience working in hardware manufacturing, systems integration, or similar infrastructure environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping shape the future of the company's automation platform.

Important Note: This position offers WFH flexibility (2--3 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 Systems 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 Systems Engineer (hardware exp. req.) Qualifications

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