Telematics Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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About AlignOps

AlignOps is a rapidly growing technology provider that serves the construction industry. We are made up of individuals who share a common commitment to innovation, creativity, integrity, and delivery beyond our customers expectations.

AlignOps delivers operational tools to scale and grow the construction business. With powerful solutions configurable to meet our customers' unique needs,AlignOps powers construction operations to increase productivity, improve safety, and deliver more profitable projects. As a technology partner, we transform operational data into a strategic asset that provides the visibility and control to make informed decisions that yield tangible results.

We seek talented individuals who thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding work environment and who emulate humility, drive, transparency, and customer service in everything they do.

Job Description

This is a highly unique, cross-disciplinary role for an engineer who enjoys bridging the gap between physical IoT hardware and cloud-based software systems. You will be responsible for evaluating, configuring, integrating, testing, and deploying industrial telematics and IoT devices that power real-time data collection across construction fleets and equipment.

Success in this role requires equal comfort working with device documentation, communication protocols, sensors, serial interfaces, and machine-generated data, as well as software, APIs, databases, and cloud-connected applications. If you enjoy solving problems that span both hardware and software domains, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on customer operations.

Important: This is not a traditional full-stack software engineering role, nor is it a hardware design role. You will work extensively with existing industrial IoT and telematics devices, vendor-specific configuration tools, communication protocols, and edge-device behavior to ensure reliable data collection and transmission within the AlignOps ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IoT devices, protocols, and machine-generated data to implement customer-centric solutions
• Evaluate hardware and manufacturer documentation to determine product fit and integration opportunities
• Configure and integrate third-party IoT hardware into AlignOps platforms for production use
• Develop and execute testing strategies, including proof-of-concept and validation testing
• Build and refine scalable processes for deploying and supporting IoT devices at scale
• Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to meet technical specifications and business requirements
• Design, develop, and optimize software for real-time data exchange and system performance
• Write and optimize device-configuration scripts and vendor-specific logic that control device behavior, power management, reporting intervals, and data collection
• Bench-test new device models using serial interfaces (RS-232/TTL), terminal emulation software, and manufacturer configuration tools
• Map, wire, configure, and test integrations with relays, digital and analog sensors, GPS modules, and vehicle power systems
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and communication issues at the physical and protocol layers before escalating software-related issues
• Optimize data transmission reliability and performance across cellular and satellite communication networks
  
• Maintain high-quality standards by adhering to engineering best practices and organizational processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies, protocols, and industry advancements in IoT and telematics
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
  

You May Be a Great Fit If You...

• You enjoy solving problems that span hardware, firmware, communications protocols, and cloud software
• You understand serial communications concepts such as TX/RX, baud rates, RS-232, RS-485, or TTL interfaces
• You have experience troubleshooting physical devices in addition to software systems
• You enjoy investigating why a device is not reporting data as much as analyzing the data once it arrives
• You have worked with commercial telematics, fleet management, GPS tracking, or industrial IoT platforms
• You have hands-on experience configuring devices from vendors such as CalAmp, Suntech, Geotab, Samsara, Teltonika, Digital Matter, Queclink, or similar industrial IoT providers
• You are comfortable working within hardware-specific configuration environments, vendor tools, and proprietary scripting or rules engines
• You appreciate the challenge of optimizing real-world device behavior within the constraints of power consumption, network availability, and hardware capabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with embedded systems or closely related fields
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of embedded systems concepts (e.g., state machines, RTOS, event-driven programming)
• Experience working with IoT, telematics, GPS systems, or machine-to-machine communication
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages and familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
• Experience optimizing real-time data transmission, particularly over cellular networks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex technical evaluations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering impactful solutions

This is a full-time in-office position located in Indianapolis, IN. The individual hired is expected to be located in this region. Employees hired within a designated radius of the office are expected to work on-site according to a schedule set by management based on the requirements of their role.

Benefits & Compensation

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$120,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• The AlignOps benefit program includes health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the company offers disability, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.
  

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