What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solutions Engineer-IOT position at Fairbanks Morse Defense?
About the Company - Fairbanks Morse Defense is a leading marine defense contractor dedicated to providing reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. Join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Competitive benefits and training opportunities available.
About the Role - Fairbanks Morse is seeking an Edge IOT Solutions Engineer to support the development and integration of edge applications and the FM OnBoard platform.
Responsibilities
- Design and development of FMT projects.
- Design, develop, and deploy FM OnBoard features.
- Work with Sales and Engineering to develop new products, product upgrades, and retrofits.
- Define scope of work and level of effort required for the development of new products, upgrades, and retrofits.
- Act as technical advisor to Sales team.
- Prepare engineering submittals, reports, design drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Design and implement edge solutions that meet DOD specifications and security requirements.
- Fully execute the design, development, and testing of new applications from start to finish.
- Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify opportunities to automate or simplify processes.
- Provide technical expertise in selecting, developing, and optimizing appropriate technological solutions.
- Document edge application, IOT, and AI implementation strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed.
- Prepare interconnect schedules for integrated systems.
- Design and develop intuitive visual displays that translate complex subsystem outputs into clear, actionable information.
- Other tasks as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
- 5 years of software development expertise.
- 2 years of hands-on experience implementing automated processes or AI solutions.
- Direct experience implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
- Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project; experience with Oracle preferred.
- This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
Preferred Skills
- 2 years creating schematics in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks.
- Proven track record in AI model development and deployment.
- Experience in deep learning architectures, neural network design, computer vision systems, edge AI application development, and model optimization.
- Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development, API development, RESTful architecture, frontend and backend development.
- Experience with containerization of applications using Docker.
- Proven ability to develop and deploy edge computing solutions.
- Experience integrating automation or AI models across multiple applications.
- Expertise in scalable system architecture.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, documentation, communication skills, and working in cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated with a focus on practical implementation.
Pay range and compensation package - Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, 401k retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Statement - Fairbanks Morse Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
