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Senior RTLS Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a Senior RTLS Engineer to lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of Real-Time Location System (RTLS) solutions across complex industrial and defense environments. This role will serve as a technical expert responsible for delivering reliable asset tracking and location visibility solutions using RFID, BLE, NFC, and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and optimize RTLS solutions utilizing RFID, BLE, NFC, and other location technologies.
- Conduct site surveys, RF assessments, and infrastructure evaluations to determine optimal system configurations.
- Install, configure, and support RTLS hardware including readers, tags, antennas, gateways, and networking equipment.
- Integrate RTLS platforms with enterprise applications, middleware, and operational systems.
- Troubleshoot RF, hardware, networking, and software-related issues to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders throughout deployment lifecycles.
- Develop technical documentation, implementation standards, and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise on RTLS technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience implementing and supporting RTLS, RFID, or wireless location-based systems.
- Strong knowledge of RTLS technologies including Passive RFID, Active RFID, BLE, and NFC.
- Experience with RTLS platforms such as Zebra, Quuppa, SensThys, or similar solutions.
- Hands-on experience with readers, antennas, tags, gateways, middleware, and RF infrastructure.
- Deep understanding of RF principles, wireless communications, and networked systems.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense programs or maintenance facilities.
- Familiarity with Industrial IoT technologies and connected device ecosystems.
- Experience with API integrations, middleware, or software development for RTLS applications.
- Knowledge of RTLS security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.
- Relevant RTLS, RFID, or networking certifications are a plus.
Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.