Linux System Engineer - Digital Platform | Information Technology

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

We are actively seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our Digital Platform team. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and managing software, hardware, and security as it relates to Linux operating systems. This role will collaborate across a variety of teams to meet the needs of our many different Linux use cases in products, product testing, user support and cloud software deployments.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Build scalable, reliable, secure system for provisioning and field update of embedded Linux systems with image-based updates and automatic rollback
• Maintain robust, secure Linux infrastructure that supports flight test, charge systems, and other product teams
• Support Innovation at Scale: Build and manage standard images and management frameworks that allow autonomous teams to move quickly while adhering to BETA standards, required software setup, and vetted distribution packages
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Implement enterprise-grade security and monitoring systems that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Administer Linux endpoints across the enterprise, including user laptops, engineering data loggers, and manufacturing tools, to maintain supported and secure device management within IT standards
• Accelerate Deployment Cycles: Create automated deployment and testing environments that enable rapid deployment of physical and virtual systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar distributions)
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management (SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Active Directory, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Intune
• Experience with configuration management tools (Landscape, Ansible, Puppet, or similar)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, and PowerShell)
• Experience with automated patching and update management systems
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls)
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Container orchestration experience (Docker and Kubernetes)
• DevOps/GitOps methodology experience with CI/CD pipeline management
• Knowledge of embedded Linux systems and real-time operating environments
• Relevant certifications (RHCE, CompTIA Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar)
• Experience with PXE boot environments and bare-metal provisioning systems
• Knowledge of security hardening practices and compliance frameworks (such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0)
• HPC cluster administration experience (Slurm, PBS, SGE) including job scheduling, resource management, and performance optimization

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Off-hours work is required to perform off-hours system maintenance
• Up to 10% travel may be required

$85,000 - $115,000 a year

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes-flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.