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Hardware Engineer – mTIB Support (OCTA/NFTA)_Columbia, MD (On-site / hybrid)_Contract (6 Months)

Position Title: Hardware Engineer – mTIB Support (OCTA/NFTA)

Location: Columbia, MD (On-site / hybrid)

Employment type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months

Justification: Required to assist the mTIB developer with integration and hardware validation support for transit systems at OCTA and NFTA.

Experience Level: 5-10 years

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide hardware integration, validation, and troubleshooting support for internally developed hardware boards to be deployed transit sites.
• Collaborate closely with the product development team to ensure hardware and software components integrate seamlessly with existing transit infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive hardware validation and acceptance testing to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with transit authority standards.
• Support deployment, configuration, and commissioning of custom hardware in field environments.
• Analyze hardware issues reported from field operations and develop effective corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams including software engineers, system architects, vendors, and operations teams to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for hardware configurations, integration processes, test plans, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and provide recommendations for hardware improvements based on field feedback and system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards applicable to public transit systems.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5-10 years of experience in hardware engineering, integration, and field support, preferably within transportation or transit systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems hardware, industrial communication protocols (e.g., RS-485, CAN, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with hardware validation, test automation, and system integration methodologies.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system blueprints.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and network sniffers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Information Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Software Development

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