Title: IOT/Hardware Engineer

Our Irving, TX Client is seeking multiple IOT Engineer for a 6 – 12 month contract opportunity.

Must Have Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering with related experience of 4+ years in software/hardware development
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience programming on STM32 chipsets
• Hands on development experience in Embedded C/C++ and some exposure to Python and/or Java (we prefer polyglots & those open to learn new stuff on the go)
• Working knowledge of computer architecture with particular emphasis on Arm based micro-controllers like STM32 Chips, Bluetooth/WiFi/Ethernet for communication, and working with different sensors like Temperature, Weight, Level, Solenoids, etc..
• Loves to connect things to other things and have them communicate to create business value
• Has ability to create a quick prototype that can control hardware devices and program them with Raspberry Pi/Beagle board.
• Basic use of electrical/wiring tools, soldering experience.
• 1+ years of programming with Linux/Windows systems with exposure to networking and scripting experience.
• Has experience implementing hardware and software integrations into production
• Has a growth and scalability mindset for software and hardware that translates to production level implementation realities
• Knows what RESTful and JSON are and understands the pros and cons over other options.
• Experience working with AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform.
• A strong grasp of CS and Electronics fundamentals, especially in circuit design, data structures, algorithm design and Object-Oriented programming.
• Ability to work well in a team and to take on leadership roles as required
• Experience in using version control systems like Git or SVN, and able to solve merge issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Good to Have:

• Good knowledge of Keil MDK IDE for development of Embedded systems.
• Knowledge of working using a RTOS is a plus
• Knowledge of technologies like Arduino, AdaFruit, Micro-Python, Embedded PLC.
• Experience in designing PCB boards (STM32) and assembly with a good understanding of Electronic Systems
• Experience with common arm based micro-controllers and microprocessors and use of peripherals
• Experience in development, testing, or familiarity of embedded control systems, serial communication and peripheral interfacing
• Experience with Integration or IoT platforms
• Knowledge of working with Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience with Apache Kafka/Kinesis/Apache Spark/Big Data/ is a plus?

Your Mission:

• Hands on development of proof-of-concept software to validate end to end product integrations and demonstrate new business value
• Using sensors to capture events or system states
• Transporting sensor data reliably & securely to the cloud
• Storing and aggregating sensor data
• Analyzing data to provide useful information, make predictions or take actions
• Implementing data analysis in the cloud
• Understanding and using the essential technologies
• Using sensor data to drive decision making
• Identifying problems that might be addressed by IoT technology
• Create tests to increase reliability of overall solutions
• Documenting security and privacy concerns related to IoT data collection, aggregation and analysis
• Help in research and decision-making process for hardware to integrate our IoT products, from sensors to edge computing devices, to on premise communication solutions.

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