Embedded SIL Test Infrastructure Engineer

John Deere•Dubuque, IA

9d•$74,988 - $112,476•Onsite

About The Position

John Deere is seeking an Embedded SIL Test Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Dubuque, IA. This role focuses on improving, maintaining, and supporting the Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) embedded development and test environment for Construction & Forestry product teams. The company is committed to tackling global challenges and investing in its people and technology. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Experience developing and debugging embedded software and/or embedded toolchains, including build, integration, and deployment workflows
Experience improving and maintaining simulation or SIL environments, including configuration management and troubleshooting across software and models
Proficiency in C# and at least one additional language commonly used in embedded/tooling contexts (e.g., C/C++, Python)
Demonstrated problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve technical issues (build failures, runtime faults, configuration issues, performance)
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with embedded developers, controls/model engineers, and verification teams
Ability to work in a self-directed mode while managing multiple priorities in a sustain + improve environment

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with plant model development, calibration, and model integration in SIL workflows
Significant knowledge and experience in software testing, tools, and processes such as unit testing, HIL, SIL, black box, boundary conditions etc.
Experience with Emb32 (or similar embedded targets) and cross-compiling/debugging embedded applications used in simulation or test environments
Experience with C/C++, Python, ECU-Test, Squish, Jenkins
Experience building developer tools and automation for SIL (e.g., installers, environment setup, test harnesses, log processing, CI integration)
Experience with electrical hardware, embedded software, and their interaction with mechanical systems
Experience in off-road mobile equipment embedded software or controls development (design, implementation, or verification)
Experience with automotive/aviation/off road mobile equipment software or controls development (design or test)
Experience improving model fidelity and performance (numerical stability, solver settings, runtime performance, and configuration/version control)
Experience with model-based software testing techniques
Experience with distributed embedded systems and communication protocols commonly used in mobile equipment (e.g., CAN/J1939, Ethernet-based comms)
Experience with distributed control systems and communication protocols
Experience collaborating with verification teams to enable automated regression testing in SIL and to interpret results/debug failures

Responsibilities

Contribute to the embedded SIL environment for Construction & Forestry teams, ensuring reliability, repeatability, and ease of use for developers and test engineers
Develop and maintain embedded build and integration workflows (e.g., Emb32) to support fast iteration and consistent SIL execution
Develop and maintain plant models and model interfaces used in SIL, improving fidelity, performance, and configuration management
Create and enhance SIL tooling and utilities (including C# applications/services) for scenario setup, execution, logging, and results triage
Troubleshoot and resolve SIL environment issues across software, models, and configuration (e.g., build breaks, runtime faults, version mismatches, performance regressions)
Partner with embedded software teams, PV&V, and systems/controls engineers to define SIL requirements and prioritize environment and model improvements
Maintain documentation, onboarding material, and reference examples so teams can adopt SIL efficiently and consistently
Implement quality practices for the SIL environment (source control hygiene, automated checks, CI integration, versioning, and release notes)
Collaborate with global stakeholders and suppliers as needed to integrate embedded software and models into the SIL environment
Support users of the SIL environment by answering questions, unblocking development, and guiding best practices for efficient debugging and verification
Integrate embedded applications, controls, and communication interfaces into SIL to enable functional and regression testing without hardware dependency
Maintain and improve the SIL runtime stack, configuration packages, and dependencies (installers, environment setup, and version compatibility)
Develop diagnostics and automation around SIL execution (batch runs, nightly/regression pipelines, log parsing, and failure classification)
Drive continuous improvement by tracking common pain points, reducing setup time, and increasing SIL stability and model fidelity for product teams

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Vacation and Holiday Pay