Robotics Systems Engineer

Husqvarna Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

This position is part of the North American Robotic Mower R&D Team. A cross-functional engineering team focused on adapting the future of lawn care to North America. We engage in a range of tasks surrounding NPD and product improvement projects for the Husqvarna Automower. Our team interfaces closely with our engineering counterparts in Sweden. We maintain an atmosphere in the group that is warm, unpretentious and open, but our high level of ambition drives challenging tasks at a rapid pace. The Systems Engineer will drive cross-disciplinary investigations and requirements management for electronics, software, mechanics, and digital solutions within the North American Robotic Mower R&D team. This role plays a central part in defining system architecture, translating market and user requirements into technical specifications, and coordinating execution across local Charlotte teams and international counterparts in Sweden.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
5–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
Background in electronics, embedded systems, robotics, or mechatronics preferred; mechanical engineering acceptable with relevant application experience.
Experience with product design, requirements management, and cross-functional team leadership.
Familiarity with simulation/modeling (e.g., MATLAB), FEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and PLM databases.
Knowledge of project management practices and tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with autonomous systems, product certifications, and functional safety requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management to monitor upcoming projects and validate requests (One Pager, Concept Review).
Lead technical investigations and participate in system design and requirement management across electronics, software, mechanics, and digital solutions.
Own system architecture deliverables and requirements baselines aligned to market and user needs.
Coordinate cross-functional technical teams for specific tasks or solutions.
Develop and maintain interface specifications between electronic, software, and mechanical systems.
Write and review specifications for materials, finishes, assembly, out-of-box, and other required reports.
Plan compliance and validation testing; ensure adherence to product engineering and safety standards.
Oversee hardware/wiring completeness and minimize electromagnetic interference in hardware placement.
Support software bundle management, bug tracking, and feature requests (Jira, BundleBox).
Maintain regular communication with Swedish R&D counterparts and other international teams.
Liaise with Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to coordinate pilot runs and project communications.
Partner with Mechanical and Testing teams to ensure requirements-based testing and complete DVPR documentation.
Complete all required Product Creation Process (PCP) activities, documentation, and reporting in HPM.
Utilize Visure, TeamCenter, CAD visualization, Confluence, Jira, and StarTeam for requirements tracking and documentation.
Participate in System Requirements Forum and System Architecture Forum as scheduled.
Drive cost reduction and product improvement initiatives; recommend and implement quality improvements.
Stay informed on competitor products, emerging technologies, and applicable industry standards.
Partner with Customer Service, Distribution, and end customers to analyze and resolve field issues and warranty cases.
Leverage field feedback to inform requirements and future roadmap.