Autonomy Systems Engineer

Cintal, Inc. • Irving, TX

4d • $92,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Autonomy Systems Engineer will work closely with Autonomy Systems integration engineers, Technical Program Managers, and Application Architects to ensure product architecture requirements are fulfilled and program requirements (time, cost, quality) are met. This role involves ensuring timely delivery of base machine software changes for command for hauling releases, supporting field data collection kits, and documenting architecture specifications, software design descriptions, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures. The engineer will also assist in the verification and validation process, including hardware-in-the-loop and proving ground testing, and participate in the design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms. Collaboration with the L6 base machine team on feature requirements impacting the autonomy layer and with validation teams to ensure integrated features function as planned are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
• Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
• Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.
• Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications.
• Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Autonomy Systems integration engineers to ensure the product architecture requirements are fulfilled.
• Work with Technical program managers and Application Architects to ensure that program requirements are being met (time, cost, quality).
• Ensure that Base machine software changes are delivered on time for command for hauling releases. These can be NPI and CPI solutions depending on the state of the program.
• Support Field data collection kits activities. Including design support, procurement, shipping to site.
• Documenting architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Assisting in the verification and validation process. Includes supporting/troubleshooting hardware in the loop and proving ground test and development.
• Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.
• Work with L6 base machine team on feature requirements that impact the autonomy layer. Decompose / compose requirements.
• Work with validation teams to ensure that integrated features work as planned.
• Deliver field data kit support.
• Collaborate with systems teams to ensure that software and hardware designs are delivered on time.
• Requirements development and documentation.
• Test and validation support.
• Procurement support activities.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior