IoT Field Engineer

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

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.

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

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

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

• Hourly.
• Mileage and travel reimbursement.
• Potential future opportunity to work in a Full‑Time role.

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