Wind River Virtualization Engineer Dallas, Texas **Hybrid** Contract $50/hr - $60/hr **Job Title:** Wind River Virtualization Engineer (Contract) **Location:** Plano, Texas (Hybrid) **Contract Duration:** 6-12 months **Pay Rate:** $50-$60 per hour (DOE) **Job Description:** Our client, located in Plano, Texas, is looking for an experienced Wind River Virtualization Engineer for a 6-12 month contract role. This position will primarily focus on a key project to migrate from VMware to Wind River virtualization technology. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with Wind River products, strong expertise in virtualization, and familiarity with Kubernetes. This is a hybrid role, allowing for both remote and on-site work, with a collaborative team environment. If you have a strong background in virtualization technologies and are excited about working on a migration project, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical technical initiative. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead the migration from VMware to Wind River virtualization solutions. + Design, configure, and deploy Wind River virtualization technologies, including Wind River Hypervisor and VxWorks. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition and integration of the new virtualized environment. + Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during and after the migration. + Implement and optimize Kubernetes in the Wind River environment (preferred). + Monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments for optimization. + Provide ongoing support and documentation for Wind River virtualization solutions. + Work closely with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met in a timely manner. **Required Qualifications:** + Any experience with Wind River virtualization technologies (e.g., Wind River Hypervisor, VxWorks). + Strong knowledge of virtualization concepts and technologies. + Proven experience with VMware and cloud virtualization platforms. + Ability to manage migration projects, particularly in transitioning from VMware to Wind River virtualization. + Experience with Linux/Unix-based systems, shell scripting, and system administration. + Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex virtualization issues. + Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in virtualized environments. + Familiarity with cloud computing and distributed systems. + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. If you're looking to bring your expertise to a high-visibility project and contribute to the migration and optimization of a virtualized environment, apply today! **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Evan Coldwell **Specialization:** Cloud Engineer