3195 Linux Systems Administrator jobs in Houston,TX

Up to USD $15 per hour, paid weekly

Earn up to USD $15 per hour

On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through Missions — Outlier's version of surge pricing. The top quartile boosts their earnings by an average of 11%.

Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays, covering tasks completed during the previous pay period (Tuesday to Monday at midnight UTC), via PayPal, AirTM, or ACH transfer.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Free access to leading LLMs, worth $200+/month

Collaborate with experts in your field to push the boundaries of pre-release models

Flexible, no minimum hours

Set your own schedule, whether that's five or 40+ hours per week.

A valid ID

Mobile phone from your country of residence

An up-to-date resume

A LinkedIn profile showing your educational background and work experience

Currently accepting applicants from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.

You must be authorized to work in your country of residence.

Fluent English speaker

Experience writing short, evidence-based explanations or reviews

Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree or above

$130,000 - $160,000

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Minimum 15 years of hands-on field engineering, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation, test, maintenance, installation, or hardware-integration experience in a relevant technical environment.

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, wiring harnesses, sensors, connectors, signal paths, grounding issues, continuity faults, intermittent failures, or instrumentation anomalies.

Demonstrated ability to support hands-on mechanical integration tasks such as equipment installation, sensor mounting, bracket installation, enclosure installation, cable routing, hardware fit checks, and field modification support.

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, harness drawings, mechanical drawings, interface drawings, technical specifications, and field work instructions.

Proficiency with standard electrical test and measurement equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, signal analyzers, data acquisition tools, or similar equipment.

Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, sensor interfaces, signal wiring, connectors, cable harnesses, termination practices, and basic fault-isolation techniques.

Working familiarity with mechanical hardware installation practices, including fasteners, brackets, mounts, access constraints, cable management, strain relief, alignment, fit checks, and field redline documentation.

Ability to document troubleshooting steps, field observations, discrepancies, test results, corrective actions, as-built conditions, and engineering recommendations clearly and accurately.

Ability to work in field environments, including outdoor, industrial, laboratory, or test-site settings as required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government security clearance.

US Citizenship is required to obtain a U.S government security clearance.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline preferred, with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, particularly Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or a closely related field.

Experience troubleshooting and integrating ruggedized electrical/mechanical systems in aerospace, defense, shipboard, test facility, industrial, energy, or other high-consequence environments.

Experience supporting installation, checkout, and troubleshooting of sensors, instrumentation, control systems, data acquisition systems, cable harnesses, equipment racks, junction boxes, enclosures, and field-mounted hardware.

Experience mentoring or supervising technicians or junior engineering personnel in electrical, instrumentation, test, mechanical integration, or systems disciplines.

Familiarity with engineering change control processes and configuration management for electrical, mechanical, and interface documentation.

Exposure to aerospace, defense, shipboard, submarine, launch-system, or energy-sector programs involving ruggedized electrical and mechanical systems.

Professional Engineer license, Engineer-in-Training certification, or other relevant technical certification is a plus.

Experience with CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools for schematic, wiring diagram, mechanical drawing, or installation drawing review.

Knowledge of applicable standards such as MIL-DTL-23053, MIL-HDBK-522, NFPA 70E, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or equivalent wiring, electrical safety, harness workmanship, installation, and field workmanship standards.

Experience supporting field redlines, as-built updates, installation work packages, troubleshooting guides, corrective-action documentation, and configuration-controlled technical data.

Timely compensation

A supportive network of professionals

A safe, compliant work environment

Ad-hoc audits consiting of 3-4 days per audit. 8-hour work days. Weekend work is uncommon.

2 years expereince

Candidate should be experienced with Oil and Gas industry auditing practices.

API Q1 and Q2 knowledge

Candidate needs to be located in or around the Houston TX or surrounding areas.

Familiarity / training in basic NDT methods (MPI, VT, LPI, UT, EMI) are beneficial.

Familiarity with Standard DS-1 beneficial.

Previous work experience as a third party quality inspector (QCS) beneficial, though not required.

Mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities

Medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Recognition

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)

Vacation and holiday leave

1st Shift- Monday- Friday 7:30pm - 4:00pm

High School Diploma or equivalency (G.E.D.)

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing role.

Strong mechanical aptitude is a must.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and other technical documents.

Experience with precision measuring tools and instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Basic to intermediate proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

2 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of and prior experience with Fisher products, manufacturing processes and organization preferred.

Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) is a plus.

Knowledge of analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment and process related problems is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn proprietary systems.