Sr Engineering Linux Administrator

Company: Vicor Corporation
Location: Andover
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

The applications in which our products are used are typically in the higher-performance, higher-power segments of the market segments we serve. Our products are sold worldwide to customers ranging from small to large global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers (CM's) and internationally to distributors who support their supply chains. Our Advanced Products serve customers concentrated in the High Performance Computing, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial and Automotive markets. Applications range from powering advanced processors in server motherboards and artificial intelligence accelerator cards and systems, server rack power conversion, radar systems, industrial automation, instrumentation, test equipment, solid state lighting, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and mild hybrid and pure electric vehicle (EV) automobiles. Our Brick Products serve customers in aerospace and defense electronics, industrial automation, industrial equipment, instrumentation and test equipment, and transportation (notably in rail and heavy equipment applications).

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Serve as Linux Administrator for Vicor's Engineering Department, reporting to Sr. Leadership.

Coordinate with Inter-department EDA and Corporate IS&T
License Updates and License Management/Monitoring
Software/Tool Version Updates and efficiency enhancements
Machine Downtime - Backup and Hardware Replacement
Virtual Machine Migration
Cloud Migration
Legacy Maintenance and Migration
Network/Remote Desktop Performance Improvements and Monitoring
Security Updates
Computer and Storage Assessments

Interface both internally and with vendors on bugs, fixes, and other issues and communicate the resolutions to all users.
Assess, propose, coordinate, and implement solutions to hardware and software issues, system modifications, system enhancements, and system replacements.
Author and maintain user documentation and conduct training as required
Work and coordinate with Purchasing on software licenses, maintenance, renewals as well as hardware purchases to support Engineering



Education / Qualifications
--- BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with 3 - 5 years of relevant industry experience

--- Experience working in Power and/or Circuit Design Groups
--- Some experience with Cadence Design Tools - both silicon and PCB, ideally using managed environments like Cliosoft (Keysight).
--- Knowledge of other Design tools - Altium, HSPICE, Synopsis, Siemens - is a plus
--- Working experience in a Unix/Linux environment and shell scripting
--- Knowledge of SUSE operating systems is a plus
--- Coding experience in Python, Java and C++
--- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems
--- Excellent written and oral communication skills




Compensation Data
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Vicor is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Salary Range $99,900 - $143,600
Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.

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