Senior Linux Systems Engineer at Helion in Everett, WA | USD135,000-175,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

automation

linux infrastructure

cross‑platform

incident response

monitoring

security hardening

Automate system configuration and deployments using tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Terraform to ensure consistency, speed, and repeatability
Architect and manage Linux server infrastructure supporting engineering, software, and research workloads across on-premise and cloud environments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Windows, HPC, and DevOps teams to create seamless interoperability across mixed environments
Lead troubleshooting and incident response for complex system and application issues impacting production or development workloads
Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting for system performance, capacity, and availability using open-source or enterprise observability tools
Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve reliability, observability, and automation efficiency
Support and scale engineering compute clusters (e.g., build/test environments, batch compute, GPU nodes) ensuring high availability and efficient resource use
Enhance system security posture through hardening, patch management, identity integration, and compliance with CIS benchmarks

Requirements

python

ansible

docker

rhel

git

8+ years

Strong scripting experience (Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation and tooling
Expertise with automation and configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform)
Understanding of networking fundamentals, storage (iSCSI/NFS/SAN), and system performance tuning
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
Deep proficiency with RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar distributions in hybrid environments
Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions)
Experience with identity integration (LDAP, Active Directory, Entra ID) and endpoint security tools (SentinelOne, Defender, etc.)
Proven ability to document, communicate, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
8+ years in Linux systems engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure operations

Benefits

Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Annual wellness stipend

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

100M °C

Plasma Temperature

Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.

$1B

VC Funding

Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.

$5B

Valuation

Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.

50 MW

Power Plant

Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.

Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

Culture + Values

Build with urgency
Take ownership
Execute rigorously
Deliver hard truths

Environment + Sustainability

$500M in 2021

Investment Figure

Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.

100M°C

Plasma Temperature Achievement

Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.

500 MWe

Fusion Plant Capacity

Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.

Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection

Inclusion & Diversity

3.4/5 Rating

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Reveals the company's inclusion and diversity initiatives based on employee feedback on Glassdoor.

4.4/5 for Men

Employee Inclusion Score

Indicates the level of inclusivity experienced by male employees.

4.7/5 for Non-disabled

Employee Inclusion Score

Reflects the high level of inclusivity experienced by non-disabled employees.

4.7/5 for Non-veterans

Employee Inclusion Score

Showcases the inclusive environment for employees who are not veterans.

Articles

Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft

Helion Energy Breaks Ground on Site of Its Next‑Generation Fusion Facility in Everett, Washington

Helion | Building the world's first fusion power plant

Role

Description

automation

linux infrastructure

cross‑platform

incident response

monitoring

security hardening

Automate system configuration and deployments using tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Terraform to ensure consistency, speed, and repeatability
Architect and manage Linux server infrastructure supporting engineering, software, and research workloads across on-premise and cloud environments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Windows, HPC, and DevOps teams to create seamless interoperability across mixed environments
Lead troubleshooting and incident response for complex system and application issues impacting production or development workloads
Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting for system performance, capacity, and availability using open-source or enterprise observability tools
Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve reliability, observability, and automation efficiency
Support and scale engineering compute clusters (e.g., build/test environments, batch compute, GPU nodes) ensuring high availability and efficient resource use
Enhance system security posture through hardening, patch management, identity integration, and compliance with CIS benchmarks

Requirements

python

ansible

docker

rhel

git

8+ years

Strong scripting experience (Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation and tooling
Expertise with automation and configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform)
Understanding of networking fundamentals, storage (iSCSI/NFS/SAN), and system performance tuning
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
Deep proficiency with RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar distributions in hybrid environments
Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions)
Experience with identity integration (LDAP, Active Directory, Entra ID) and endpoint security tools (SentinelOne, Defender, etc.)
Proven ability to document, communicate, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
8+ years in Linux systems engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure operations

Benefits

Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Annual wellness stipend

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

100M °C

Plasma Temperature

Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.

$1B

VC Funding

Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.

$5B

Valuation

Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.

50 MW

Power Plant

Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.

Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

Culture + Values

Build with urgency
Take ownership
Execute rigorously
Deliver hard truths

Environment + Sustainability

$500M in 2021

Investment Figure

Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.

100M°C

Plasma Temperature Achievement

Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.

500 MWe

Fusion Plant Capacity

Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.

Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection

Inclusion & Diversity

3.4/5 Rating

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Reveals the company's inclusion and diversity initiatives based on employee feedback on Glassdoor.

4.4/5 for Men

Employee Inclusion Score

Indicates the level of inclusivity experienced by male employees.

4.7/5 for Non-disabled

Employee Inclusion Score

Reflects the high level of inclusivity experienced by non-disabled employees.

4.7/5 for Non-veterans

Employee Inclusion Score

Showcases the inclusive environment for employees who are not veterans.

Articles

Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft

Helion Energy Breaks Ground on Site of Its Next‑Generation Fusion Facility in Everett, Washington

Helion | Building the world's first fusion power plant