Software Engineer - Telematic Data

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise.  We are seeking a growth-oriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team.  The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Software Engineer - Telematic Data

This individual is responsible for supporting telematics data configuration and diagnostics across a range of connected equipment platforms. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, software validation, and product teams to fulfill data configuration requests, troubleshoot data flow issues, and enable scalable connectivity solutions. This position requires strong analytical capability, experience working with large datasets, and a solid understanding of vehicle communication systems such as CAN bus. The ideal candidate brings a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to enhance processes related to telematics data delivery and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support telematics data configuration requests across multiple product platforms and engineering teams

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and define data configuration needs

• Develop, modify, and maintain data configurations that determine machine data transmission to external systems

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to telematics data, connectivity, and system performance

• Partner with software, validation, and systems engineering teams to support new product releases and ongoing production systems

• Analyze large datasets to validate configurations and ensure data accuracy and completeness

• Prioritize and manage multiple configuration requests in coordination with peer team members

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows related to data configuration and delivery

• Support integration and validation of telematics systems within connected equipment environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field

• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python

• Experience working with large datasets, including processing, analyzing, and interpreting data

• Understanding of vehicle or equipment communication systems (e.g., CAN bus)

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues

• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics platforms, version control systems (e.g., Git), or cloud-based data tools

• Familiarity with telematics systems, connected vehicle technologies, or IoT applications

• Experience supporting construction, off-highway, or heavy equipment industries

• Knowledge of data pipelines, data validation, and system integration workflows

• Experience with SQL or other database query languages

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$100,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly