Hardware Engineer- mTIB Support (OCTA/NFTA)

Role: Hardware Engineer- mTIB Support (OCTA/NFTA)

Duration: Long Term

Location: Columbia, MD- Hybrid

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.

Thanks & Regards,

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