Embedded Linux & Camera Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Embedded Linux & Camera Systems Specialist

Location: Wayne, NJ
Company: Inex Technologies
Employment Type: Full-time, On-Site
Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience

About the Role

Inex Technologies is seeking a hands-on Embedded Linux & Camera Systems Specialist to support our license plate recognition (LPR) camera systems.

This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with both physical hardware and Linux-based devices. The successful candidate will be able to troubleshoot beyond basic resets or reimaging—for example, determining whether a camera issue is likely caused by embedded storage, power delivery, networking, software configuration, optics, camera settings, cabling, or another hardware-related issue.

This is not a software-development or electrical-design role. It is a practical technical role focused on device imaging and recovery, camera diagnostics, production testing, network configuration, RMA support, and occasional field troubleshooting. The right person will be methodical, hands-on, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of technical issues through resolution or escalation.

Responsibilities

Embedded Linux Imaging and Device Recovery

• Prepare, flash, clone, configure, and validate embedded Linux images for camera systems.
• Recover cameras experiencing software, boot, configuration, or storage-related issues.
• Configure device networking, services, users, permissions, logs, and startup behavior.
• Work with microSD cards, eMMC, SSDs, NVMe storage, and related embedded storage devices.
• Use Linux command-line tools, SSH, system logs, service checks, disk checks, and network diagnostics to troubleshoot devices.
• Maintain organized image files, recovery media, device configuration records, and internal setup procedures.

Camera Diagnostics, Repair, and RMA Support

• Receive, inspect, test, and evaluate returned LPR cameras and related equipment.
• Diagnose whether reported issues are likely related to hardware, embedded software, storage, power, networking, camera settings, optics, environmental exposure, or physical damage.
• Perform visual inspections, functional testing, configuration changes, image recovery, storage replacement, cable and connector checks, firmware updates, part swaps, and retesting.
• Identify when equipment can be repaired internally versus when it should be escalated for replacement, factory repair, or engineering review.
• Maintain clear RMA records, including reported symptoms, tests performed, findings, corrective actions, parts used, and final disposition.
• Identify recurring failure patterns and communicate findings to management and technical teams.

Production Testing and Quality Support

• Perform final testing of production camera systems before shipment.
• Verify camera operation, image quality, video streams, storage health, embedded software, network connectivity, and general system readiness.
• Follow and improve production test procedures, checklists, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Document failed tests, rework needs, and recurring quality concerns.
• Assist with preparing tested equipment for shipment as needed.

Networking, Camera Configuration, and Field Support

• Configure IP cameras, PoE devices, switches, routers, and related network equipment.
• Set IP addresses, subnets, camera web interfaces, RTSP/video streams, and remote-access settings.
• Troubleshoot common connectivity issues, including IP conflicts, PoE failures, cabling faults, device communication failures, and configuration errors.
• Travel occasionally to customer or partner sites to assist with installation, camera aiming, testing, image-quality review, and troubleshooting.
• Document field findings and communicate recommended follow-up actions clearly.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with electronics repair, IP cameras, embedded devices, Linux systems, networking, technical support, production testing, low-voltage systems, or related technical work.
• Practical experience using Linux command-line tools to configure and troubleshoot devices.
• Experience preparing, recovering, or troubleshooting Linux-based devices, storage media, or embedded systems.
• Working understanding of IP networking, Ethernet, PoE, switches, routers, IP addressing, and device configuration.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems methodically and distinguish likely software, storage, power, network, optics, and hardware issues.
• Comfortable working with camera assemblies, connectors, cabling, storage devices, lenses, enclosures, and electronic components.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document testing and repair activity clearly.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally to customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LPR/ALPR, CCTV, IP cameras, access control, machine vision, or video systems.
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson, ARM-based Linux devices, or edge-computing hardware.
• Familiarity with RTSP streams, camera web interfaces, PoE switches, and camera configuration tools.
• Experience with basic soldering, multimeters, serial/UART access, or electronics repair.
• Familiarity with Bash or Python for simple configuration, testing, or diagnostic tasks.
• Experience with RMA tracking, production testing, technical documentation, or quality-control processes.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate is:

• Hands-on, practical, and comfortable working with both hardware and Linux-based systems.
• Curious about why a device failed, not just how to reset or replace it.
• Methodical and persistent when troubleshooting unfamiliar issues.
• Organized enough to maintain accurate test records, RMA documentation, image versions, and technical procedures.
• Able to work independently while escalating issues appropriately.
• Reliable and adaptable in a small-company environment where priorities may shift between production, support, testing, and field work.

About Inex Technologies

Inex Technologies develops and supplies advanced license plate recognition camera systems and cloud-based vehicle access, parking, and security solutions. Our systems are deployed in real-world environments where camera reliability, image quality, accurate recognition, and responsive technical support are essential.

We are a hands-on technology company where employees work directly with camera hardware, embedded Linux devices, networking equipment, and customer deployments.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person