IoT/ESP32 Smart City Specialist
IoT/ESP32 Smart City Specialist Organization: RVP Consultants Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Location: Remote Position Overview RVP Consultants, headquartered in the Washington, DC area and founded in 2011, has been serving clients across North America, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Are you passionate about IoT, Smart Cities, and empowering the next generation of innovators? Join us as we lead the Global IoT Smart City Competition, an international STEM program designed to inspire high school students (ages 15–18) to design and build fully functioning smart city modules using real IoT technology. About Brilliant Global Competitions Brilliant Global Competitions (BGC) are international STEM tournaments that inspire middle and high school students to design and prototype innovative solutions to real-world problems using technology and multidisciplinary engineering. Each year features a unique theme, with national competitions held in 6+ participating countries and global finalists traveling to Washington, D.C. for a world-class showcase. National winners gain exclusive access to NASA Space Camp, Harvard, and MIT, making BGC one of the most impactful global youth innovation platforms. Key Responsibilities • Design and test hands-on IoT kits using ESP32 microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators • Develop block-based coding activities using platforms like Scratch, mBlock, Blockly, MakeCode, or similar • Create wiring diagrams, sample projects, and technical documentation for students • Test and validate IoT kit components to ensure reliability • Provide technical support and troubleshooting guidance for schools globally • Collaborate with our team to continuously improve the competition's technical quality Requirements • Strong hands-on experience with ESP32/Arduino and various sensors (DHT11, ultrasonic, PIR, soil moisture, water level, rain/steam sensors, photoresistors, etc.) and actuators (motors, servos, relays, etc.) • Experience with at least one block-based coding platform (Scratch, mBlock, Blockly, MakeCode, or similar visual programming environments) • Basic knowledge of electronics, circuits, and sensors and how they work • Solid understanding of IoT concepts and smart city applications • Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to solve technical problems independently • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment • Passion for simplifying complex technology and making it accessible to beginners Nice to Have: • Experience teaching, mentoring, or engaging students in STEM/Robotics/IoT programs • Background in Smart City applications, Robotics, or IoT projects • Knowledge of IoT dashboard platforms such as ThingsBoard or similar • Familiarity with IoT protocols such as MQTT and HTTP Why Join Us • Be part of a global STEM initiative shaping the future of Smart Cities • Work with a passionate, international team merging education and technology • Enjoy a flexible, remote work environment where your ideas make a real impact RVP Consultants is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job