IoT Field Engineer – Houston, TX (Entry Level, 1–4 Years Experience)

Location: Houston, Texas (prefer if the individual is based in the greater Houston area).

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation: Hourly, based on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated IoT Field Engineer to work with our global team. This role bridges hardware, field deployment, and customer engagement. You will work hands-on with sensors, gateways, and cloud-connected devices — and collaborate with our software and analytics teams to deliver complete IoT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Understand customer requirements and translate them into IoT hardware configurations.
2. Research, compare, and procure suitable IoT hardware (sensors, gateways, modems, power supplies).
3. Perform on-site visits that may require installations, wiring, and testing at field locations (in Texas and surrounding states).
4. Configure and troubleshoot IoT gateways (e.g., NCD.io, Robustel, Milesight) and communication protocols (MQTT, Modbus, LoRaWAN, OPC-UA).
5. Integrate devices with cloud dashboards (AWS IoT, Node-RED, Elliot Systems platform).
6. Document installations, maintain configuration logs, and provide customer feedback.
7. Use company-provided processes and tools.
8. Collaborate with software and data teams for system integration and analytics validation.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
2. 1–4 years of experience with IoT systems, industrial automation, or controls engineering.
3. Familiarity with one or more protocols: MQTT, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC-UA, or LoRaWAN.
4. Hands-on skills with wiring, instrumentation, and networking (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular).
5. Comfortable with field work and occasional customer site visits.
6. Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams.
7. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Company will not apply for work visa.

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Self-starter, independent, collaborative, and curious to provide solutions.
2. Experience with Node-RED, Raspberry Pi, or other IoT hardware.
3. Basic knowledge of AWS.
4. Understanding of industrial sensors (pressure, flow, vibration, temperature, etc.).
5. Familiarity with VPNs, static IPs, or cellular SIM configurations.

Compensation & Benefits

1. Hourly.
2. Mileage and travel reimbursement.
3. Potential future opportunity to work in a Full-Time role.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short note along with your hourly rate to careers@elliotsystems.com with the subject line “IoT Field Engineer – Houston Application”.