(1109256) Systems Engineer - Autonomous Machines

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Mossville, IL

11h•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Engineer - Autonomous Machines will help define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous machine system together, with a primary focus on developing system integration requirements for multiple systems within an autonomous machine on the Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team. These systems can include a variety of onboard electronic systems as well as process and people interactions. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, collaborates well with and through others, and is capable of making and communicating sound decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 5+ years of experience
Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting the development of autonomous machines, including the integration of software and hardware to deliver autonomous solutions
Experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams throughout product development, including validating software and hardware in both lab and machine environments
Knowledge of construction equipment such as articulated dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, and wheel loaders
Proven ability to support production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and ongoing support
Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements
Experience with autonomous systems and centralized command/control system architecture
Experience with systems integration over CAN and Ethernet
Skilled at communicating complex technical concepts and design trade-offs to team members and stakeholders at multiple levels
Committed to thorough documentation of designs, requirements, and success criteria to ensure team alignment
Clearly communicates project goals, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to build consensus and influence decision-making
Builds credibility and a strong reputation as a subject-matter expert through consistent, high-quality work
Stays current on advancements in autonomy and related industries to inform design decisions
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction or mining industry preferred but not required
Master's degree in an autonomy-related field a plus

Responsibilities

Apply new autonomous system solutions and technologies to semi- or fully autonomous systems
Decompose customer requirements into system-level requirements, including both hardware and software
Manage system-level requirements and related features within DevOps
Collaborate closely with machine system teams to determine the best approach for delivering autonomous features, including component selection and system integration
Ensure clear documentation and requirements traceability
Serve as a subject matter expert for surface loading autonomous machine solutions
Communicate system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders
Work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust, scalable features on embedded electronic control systems and vision systems for autonomous machine applications