IOT/Hardware Engineer at Mastech Digital

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a IOT/Hardware Engineer for our client in the Retail domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Location: Irving, TX

Role: IOT/Hardware Engineer

Primary Skills: Embedded/IOT

Secondary Skills: Infrastructure

Role Description: The IOT/Hardware Engineer must have at least 5+ years of experience. For this role, you must be a seasoned IOT/Hardware engineer to be part of an amazing transformation and become part of the R&D Team. 

In this role, you will design, build, and deploy services for a range of custom-engineered/procured hardware devices using Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi and other device-to-device communication channels and protocols. 

You will be creating the hardware specification process, PCB interfaces, help integrate sensors with edge computing devices, writing software to communicate with cloud and other on-premises devices at the same time keeping security in forefront of all decision making. 

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 

Education: Any/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or Equivalent 

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Megha Sharma

Recruiter Phone: 972-433-6047

Equal Employment Opportunity