Hardware Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Engineer
Work Location: 7Next, 4975 Regent Blvd, Suite 300, Irving, TX 75063
Duration: Full Time
Responsibilities;
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-premise devices at the same time keeping security in forefront of all decision making. You will be working with a dynamic and collaborative team that integrates a wide array of technologies into a cohesive IT Solution that enables the client to provide more value to our customers & franchisees and also drive down costs to the client
Must Have:

• BS/MS in Computer Science/Electronics/Electrical Engineering with related experience of 4+ years in software/hardware development
• 4+ years of experience programming on STM32 chipsets
• 4+ years of Hands on development experience in Embedded C/C++ on RTOS
• 2+ Years of experience designing PCB's using KiCAD or similar tools
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Has used any of latest cloud technologies like AWS or Azure or GCP for recent project
• Experience in using version control systems like Git or SVN, and able to solve merge issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Additional Skills;

• 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