Linux Engineer

www.offworld.ai

Linux Engineer

Based in Pasadena CA

OffWorld is a robotics startup working on developing amobilerobotic workforce for heavy industrial jobs on Earth Moon asteroids & Mars. OffWorld was founded by an experienced engineering team drawing on decades of tackling formidable engineering challenges at NASA ESANOAAMaxarTechnologies CERN Reaction Engines SAFRAN Surrey Satellites and Cisco.OffWorldsfirst challenge is developing and maturing a modular robotic system forextremeenvironmentson Earth. Ourrobots willgo deeper underground and farthest on Earth than humans caneliminate the need for humans to work in lifethreatening environmentsin mining construction tunneling and other dangerousindustriesand dramatically reduce the environmental footprint and cost ofoperationsin key economies on Earth and beyond.

We have designed a modular robotic architecture that focuses on maximizing the commonality and reusability across components for fast deployment and optimization. Our robotic systems combine sensor information cutting edge classical/machine learning (ML) algorithms and a robotics realtime system platform for control decision making and .

As a Robotics Linux Systems Administrator you will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the Linuxbased infrastructure that supports our robotics systems. You will collaborate closely with our robotics engineers software developers and Devops engineers to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components. Your primary goal will be to create a stable and efficient Linux environment that enables the smooth operation of our robotic platforms.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Design configure and manage Linuxbased systems to support robotics platforms including deployment monitoring and maintenance of robots onboard computers workstations and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand their requirements and provide Linuxbased solutions for robotics software development testing and deployment.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect Linux systems from unauthorized access data breaches and other potential threats.
• Monitor system performance identify bottlenecks and optimize Linux configurations to ensure the efficient operation of robotic systems.
• Conduct regular system backups and implement disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Linuxrelated issues including hardware failures software errors and network connectivity problems.
• Integrate thirdparty software and hardware components into the Linuxbased robotics systems.
• Document system configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps to ensure knowledge sharing and enable efficient support.

To hit the ground running you need experience in the following:

• 5years of relevant experience and a bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Linux Systems Administrator preferably in a robotics or automationrelated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems including CentOS Ubuntu or Debian.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash Python or Perl for automation and system monitoring.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Puppet Ansible) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of network and application protocols and their associated security implications (TCP/IP UDP SMTP FTP HTTP TLS SSH DNS SDWAN etc..
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices for securing Linux systems.
• Experience in wireless communications including but not limited to WiFi Cellular and expanding to 900 MHz Zigbee Bluetooth softwaredefined radios frequencyhopping.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication concepts (omni directional/directional antennas MIMO Meshetc..
• Knowledge of robotic frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System) is a plus.
• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for delivering highquality solutions.Team player with a handson mentality.

In a nutshell we offer the:

• Opportunity to sink your teeth into cutting edge industrial robotics problems
• Opportunity to contribute to the mission of transforming how we mine on Earth today and how we will one day mine on the Moon asteroids & Mars
• Opportunity to work with a kind brilliant and supportive team
• Opportunityto join theOffWorldteam if
  • You are as crazyexcited about the mission as we are
  • Youve demonstrated you are The Right Stuff

Our benefits package includes the following:

• Robust medical plan offerings with 0 to limited paycheck deductions
• Dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401K Match
• Parental Leave

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

OffWorld is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability protected veteran status gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

OffWorld is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.