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Nomad Global Communication Solutions · 1 month ago

Innovation Engineer II - NTC - Huntsville

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Nomad Global Communication Solutions is a leading provider of advanced interoperable communication solutions. The Innovation Engineer II - NTC is responsible for advancing technologies and systems through research, development, and engineering expertise, focusing on innovation, automation, and integration to enhance mobile command solutions.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Innovation and New Product Development: Research industry standards, design and develop new product offerings, and create improved products, processes, or operational policies based on customer feedback. Participate in scoping, scheduling, and coordination of technical aspects of new product development efforts

System Automation and Remote Control: Develop programmable system responses, implement remote deployment capabilities, and create automated startup and shutdown processes

Advanced Sensor Integration: Integrate sensors for safety, performance monitoring, and diagnostics, including mast, slideout, leveling, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, and sensor health reporting

Communications and Network Enhancements: Improve wireless communication reliability, integrate radio mesh networking solutions, and enable secure remote access and satellite communication capabilities

User Interface and Process Improvements: Streamline startup, shutdown, and deployment procedures using automation, biometric authentication, augmented reality (AR) guidance, and the elimination of manual processes

Chassis and Equipment Data Integration: Connect and utilize vehicle and equipment data systems, including Ford UIS and J1939 standards, for enhanced system monitoring and control

Security and Access Innovations: Implement secure authentication technologies, lockdown capabilities, and badge tracking systems to enhance platform security

Reliability Testing and Production Support: Conduct system testing, including performance and load testing, and support field updates and production reliability initiatives. Draft and maintain comprehensive startup and shutdown procedures

Emerging Technology Research: Explore applications of robotics, computer vision, LIDAR, SLAM, machine learning, and augmented reality to drive future system capabilities

Reliability Improvement and Testing Lifecycle: Identify opportunities to improve system reliability through design, hardware, software, and process enhancements. Plan, execute, and support testing activities across multiple stages, including component testing, subsystem testing, system integration testing, and environmental/stress testing, with a focus on diagnosing failures, proposing corrective actions, and validating improvements

Review and evaluate product proposals from both internal and external customers to determine feasibility, producibility, cost, delivery time, and production time

Discuss proposals with customer representatives, engineers, NTC team members, and other personnel

Formulate straightforward conceptual designs based on proposals to meet customer requirements

Own The NTC Hardware Configuration Process, Including Embedded software for micro-controlled hardware (Modules) and sensors; Software for Control Systems (Central Node), tablets, and screens; Software and system architecture for Content Delivery and Distribution systems, including but not limited to Encoders and CDNs; Software/communication libraries and protocols for communication between Modules, Central Nodes, Sensors, and third-party control systems

Assemble and modify existing equipment and software to meet special needs

Test configured hardware on NTC test boards and/or environmental testing platforms

Verify software performance against specifications and requirements; analyze and record test data

Create, prepare, and write systematic documentation needed to support, reproduce, and troubleshoot issues with each respective product

Build and maintain asset configuration and SD card automation files

Provide internal training to the Nomad Production team regarding NTC hardware installation and testing

Provide technical troubleshooting support remotely or onsite as needed

Assist with diagnosing field issues, recommending solutions, and ensuring corrective actions are documented and implemented

Attend meetings regarding upcoming builds, take meaningful notes, and actively participate: Proposal Reviews; Sales/Project Management Kickoffs; SPN reviews, Initial Design Reviews (IDR), and Executive Design Reviews (EDR); and Actively participate in Executive Reviews and document any findings

Submit Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on the project requirements in a timely fashion and track status

Satisfy the above responsibilities on a quarterly basis

Provide constructive feedback and contribute to the success of Innovation Engineers at level I; escalation of insurmountable roadblocks

Complete system design hardware for future iterations of the NTC platform and related products

Work with software engineers to log all NTC hardware activities and create the necessary logic flows to control NTC features and functions

Complete in a timely manner tasks pursuant to agreed-to Sprint requirements in a high-quality manner

Actively participate in NTC meetings and demonstrate effective communication

Arrive and depart from work within standard office hours and be responsive outside of such hours as needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMicrocontroller ProgrammingHardware DevelopmentNodeJSJavaScriptReactRelational DatabasesWeb Application FunctionLinuxWindows OSTechnical WritingSoft Skills

Required

Must be a US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements

Onsite training at Columbia Falls, Montana facility, beginning on hire date

MS in Engineering and 1+ years' experience in electrical engineering or similar, or BS in Engineering or related field and 2+ years' experience in electrical engineering or similar, or High school degree and 7+ years' experience in electrical engineering or similar

1+ years' experience with microcontrollers and electrical or mechanical engineering

Development of at least one hardware application

Understanding of microcontroller programming

Basic understanding of electrical drafting, technical writing, and technological designs

General understanding of web application function, Linux, and Windows OS

Working knowledge of NodeJS, JavaScript, React, and/or similar programming

Working knowledge of relational database systems and Object Oriented Programming