Telematics Systems Engineer

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 trouble…