Autonomy System Architect

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and participates in the development of system architecture, including sensors, hardware and software
• Researches hardware solutions to control and support systems used in autonomous haulage
• Defines system architecture requirements for use in a complete autonomous haulage system
• Develops project plans and associated with deploying hardware components
• Facilitates joint development and integration activity with other internal teams
• Serves as SME for AHS architecture design for LME autonomous truck
• Provides technical support for existing customer projects
• Writes specifications for software modules to control system level commands for interfacing with tools and infrastructure such as data logging and system configuration
• Manages internal development activity related to configuration and logging software modules
• Participates in the creation of development contracts
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts with the project team and/or plan
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Estimates time and cost requirements
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• Works independently and as a team member with other engineers, designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data
• Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Participates in Engineering Development Program

Requirements

• A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 4 or more years of relevant systems or embedded system design experience in an engineering environment
• or a Bachelor’s degree (BSCE, BSEE, BSCS, or BS Mechatronic Engineering) with 4 or more years of relevant experience in an engineering environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of autonomous haulage system
• Knowledge of software development standards/compliance
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Knowledge of Linux based embedded systems and/or Realtime Operating Systems
• Knowledge of software containers (ex. Docker)
• Knowledge of programming languages (ex. BASH, C, C++, python)
• Knowledge of and ability configure communication interfaces and (ex. Ethernet, CAN Bus)
• Knowledge of communication protocols (ex. DDS, CanOpen, J1939, etc.)
• Knowledge of software revision control (ex. SVN, GIT)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (ex. Jenkins)
• Knowledge of wireless telemetry as applied in the surface mining environment
• Knowledge of hardware and computing platforms
• Knowledge of Project Management tools (ex. Microsoft Project)
• Knowledge of Functional Safety Standards (ex. IEC 61508)
• Ability to independently configure full stack autonomous systems
• Ability to automate deployment, configuration and commissioning of full stack autonomous systems
• Ability to accurately scope technical projects
• Ability to write specifications that detail functionality
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals, software specifications
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary