Computer Systems Engineer - Linux, Controls & Automation

We are seeking an experienced Computer Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of computer-based engineering and control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or physics-based technical background who enjoys working closer to the hardware. While software development and scripting are important parts of the role, this is not a traditional web or application development position. The ideal candidate is interested in understanding how computers, networks, software, and electrical/control systems work together to operate real-world equipment.

The position will involve working with Linux-based computing environments, networked systems, automation and control technologies, and software tools used to configure, test, troubleshoot, and support engineering systems.

What You’ll Work On

In this role, you may support activities such as:

Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux-based computer systems, particularly Ubuntu and Red Hat environments Creating, configuring, and deploying operating system images for engineering and operational systems Troubleshooting issues across the software, operating system, network, and hardware layers Supporting system hardening, configuration management, and secure deployment of Linux environments Configuring and troubleshooting computer and network communications between interconnected systems and equipment Developing scripts and utilities to automate system configuration, testing, diagnostics, and repetitive engineering tasks Developing and modifying software using Java and Python, with Bash and other scripting languages used for system-level automation Supporting the integration of software with control systems, PLCs, instrumentation, I/O, and other electrical or electronic equipment Participating in system integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis Working alongside electrical, controls, computer, and software engineers to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems Supporting existing systems through modification, optimization, testing, and troubleshooting rather than focusing exclusively on new application development

We are interested in candidates with approximately 5+ years of professional experience as an engineer, computer scientist, software developer, systems engineer, or in a related technical discipline.

Strong candidates will have experience in several of the following areas:

Linux administration and troubleshooting, preferably Red Hat and/or Ubuntu Operating system configuration, deployment, imaging, and system hardening Computer networking and network communications Bash or other Linux scripting Java and Python development or automation System-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis Hardware/software integration Electrical circuits, electronics, instrumentation, or computer hardware Industrial automation, control systems, or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Laboratory, test, integration, or field-support environments Experience with every technology listed above is not required. We are particularly interested in technically curious candidates who have a strong computing or engineering foundation and want to expand their experience with Linux, networking, automation, controls, and electrical systems.

Who Would Be a Good Fit?

You may be a strong fit if you started your career in software development or computer science but have found yourself increasingly interested in what happens below the application layer-operating systems, networking, hardware, electronics, automation, and the physical systems that software ultimately controls.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, wants to understand why a system works from end to end, and would rather spend time solving an engineering problem involving computers and equipment than building another web application., Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline is preferred.

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

IntelliSys Solutions Group (ISG) is an engineering and project management consulting firm supporting the U.S. Navy and other Department of Defense organizations. Our multidisciplinary team develops, integrates, and supports complex software and control systems that directly contribute to fleet readiness and mission success.