Solutions Engineer - Edge IOT

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Summary

Fairbanks Morse Technology's (FMT) goal is to create secure, mission-driven, advanced, and reliable technology solutions through smart edge applications, digital defenses, smart engineering solutions, uncrewed mission management, and our FM Onboard platform.

Fairbanks Morse is looking for an Edge IOT Solutions Engineer to join the Technology team. The Edge IOT Solutions Engineer will support development and integration of edge applications as well as continued development of the FM OnBoard platform. This includes but is not limited to FMD LLMs, Anomaly detection development, WebXR development, data connectors, networking, cyber security, and design and development of IOT components.

Principle Duties and 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. This responsibility extends to conducting comprehensive testing and/or managing complete acceptance processes at customer sites without supervision.
• Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify opportunities to automate or simplify processes
• Provide technical expertise in selecting, developing, and optimizing appropriate technological solutions, ranging from sophisticated AI models to streamlined automation tools.
• 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, enabling users to quickly identify and prioritize necessary actions with minimal cognitive load.
• Other tasks as required.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following fields:
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of software development expertise demonstrating proficiency in multiple programming languages, potentially including but not limited to:
  • Python
  • C/C++
  • Go
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • HTML/CSS
• 2+ years of hands-on experience implementing automated processes or AI solutions across diverse environments
• Direct experience implementing robust cybersecurity measures in secure or classified environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project required; 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

• 2 years creating schematics in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks or other CAD tools
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
  • Proven track record in AI model development and deployment
  • Experience in:
    • Deep learning architectures and implementation
    • Neural network design and optimization
    • Computer Vision systems
    • Edge AI application development
    • Model optimization and performance tuning
• Development and Architecture
  • Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development
  • Strong background in API development and RESTful architecture
  • Proficiency in frontend and backend development.
  • Experience with containerization of applications specifically using Docker
  • Proven ability to develop and deploy edge computing solutions (with no internet)
• System Integration
  • Experience integrating automation or AI models across multiple applications
  • Track record of successful deployment in production environments
  • Expertise in scalable system architecture
• Professional Skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on practical implementation
  • Experience working in cross-functional cross departmental teams.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to cater explanations and trainings to audience
  • Self-motivated to create tasks and deadlines
• Applicant will be required to assist in testing and troubleshooting energized electrical control systems. Strong preference is given to applicant with some demonstrated capability for this skill

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled