Job Description

IoT/ESP32 Smart City Specialist

Program:

Brilliant Global Competitions (BGC)

Type:

Full-Time/Part-Time

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (In-Person)

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 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 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
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