PrePass

Junior Systems Engineer

PrePass

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

AndroidAzureCloudiOSIoTPythonSQLTCP/IP

About the role

  • **Key Responsibilities**
  • - **Hardware Research and Evaluation**: Research, identify, and evaluate suitable hardware components, systems, and devices (e.g., RFID, LPR cameras, sensors, compute devices) for new and existing PrePass solutions.
  • - **Test Plan and Execution**: Create comprehensive lab and field test plans. Execute hands-on testing of hardware and integrated solutions to validate performance, reliability, and environmental resilience.
  • - **Prototyping and Integration**: Work closely with software engineers to integrate hardware components, develop working prototypes, and create proofs of concept (PoCs) for new initiatives.
  • - **Lab Management**: Assist in managing the hardware integration lab in Phoenix, including equipment setup, component inventory, and maintaining a safe and organized test environment.
  • - **Collaboration**: Work closely with engineers and other stakeholders to understand solution requirements, define hardware specifications, and ensure successful integration with software systems.
  • - **Documentation**: Produce clear, concise technical documentation, including evaluation reports, test plans, test results, and integration guides.
  • - **Agile Collaboration**: Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to support the development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • **Qualifications**
  • - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • - **1-2 years** of experience in a hands-on technical role involving hardware testing, integration, or electronics.
  • - Deep understanding of core computer hardware concepts and networking.
  • - Familiarity with hardware testing methodologies, creating test plans, and standard lab procedures.
  • - Familiarity with **core computer science concepts **and** software programming**.
  • - Strong **problem-solving** and **analytical** skills.
  • - Excellent **communication** and **collaboration** skills.
  • - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following company processes and standards.
  • - Proficiency in Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git.
  • - Experience with **interfacing with hardware** components via software is a plus.
  • **Bonus Points**
  • - Experience with **ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)** hardware or the transportation industry.
  • - Familiarity with **RFID, LPR (License Plate Recognition) cameras, or other sensor technologies**.
  • - Deep understanding of hardware interfacing protocols and communication methods (e.g., **Serial, TCP/IP, CAN bus**).
  • - Familiarity with how hardware devices **connect to cloud platforms** (like Microsoft Azure) and **IoT concepts**.
  • - Basic experience with scripting languages (like Python or PowerShell) for test automation.
  • - Familiarity with Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi development.
  • - Familiarity with **hardware interfacing protocols** and communication methods.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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