Autonomy Systems Engineer

Role Overview

The Autonomy Systems Engineer researches, develops, designs, and validates mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic hardware and associated control logic for use in large mining haul trucks and/or large autonomous mining haul trucks.

Responsibilities

• Level 1 – Systems Engineer I
  • Develop mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electro‑mechanical systems for large mining haul trucks and autonomous haul trucks.
  • Perform system calculations and/or simulations.
  • Create schematic representations of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electro‑mechanical systems.
  • Interface with other disciplines (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, etc.) to create specifications/requirements that outline control system logic necessary for haul‑truck functions.
  • Write software and/or use model‑based design techniques to develop software modules.
  • Develop detailed test requests to initiate both component and system‑level testing and validation.
  • Work independently and as a team member with other engineers, designers, and production personnel or on ad‑hoc projects.
  • Participate in the Engineering Development Program.
• Level 2 – Systems Engineer II
  • All Level 1 responsibilities, plus:
  • Research electric and hydraulic components for use in control systems.
• Level 3 – Systems Engineer III
  • All Level 2 responsibilities, plus:
  • Research solutions to optimize system designs and parameters with analytical methods.
  • Interface with other disciplines to specify proper control components (PLCs, computing platforms, HMI, and other associated hardware).
  • Estimate time and cost requirements for development and serial production of haul‑truck systems.
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data.
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to develop operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Level 4 (Senior) – Systems Engineer IV
  • All Level 3 responsibilities, plus:
  • Train, mentor, and develop engineers and other personnel on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information (Autonomy).
  • Review and approve designs of mechanical and/or electrical systems to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications (Autonomy).

Competencies, Education, and Experience

• Systems Engineer I
  • Education: Master of Science (MS) or Bachelor of Science (BS ME, BSEE, BS Mechatronics, BS CompE) or Associate of Science (AS EE) with 10 years relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.
  • Competencies:
    • Mathematical modeling of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
    • Creation of schematics depicting system operation and design.
    • System modeling using MATLAB/Simulink.
    • Post‑processing machine data logs with MATLAB or similar high‑performance language.
    • Programming and model‑based code development.
    • Writing specifications and requirements describing system function and logic.
    • Basic circuit analysis and electrical equations.
    • Fundamentals of algebra, probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.
    • Installation and modification of basic control system wiring (Autonomy).
    • Application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Systems Engineer II
  • Education: MS with 1 year relevant electrical experience, or BS ME/BSEE/BS Mechatronics/BS CompE with 2 years relevant electrical experience.
  • Additional Competencies:
    • Review of schematics depicting system operation and design.
    • Proficiency in system modeling techniques using MATLAB/Simulink.
    • Understanding of model‑based code development processes and tools.
    • Review of CAD layouts in 3‑D modeling software.
• Systems Engineer III
  • Education: MS with 4–6 years relevant electrical experience, or BS ME/BSEE/BS Mechatronics/BS CompE with 6–8 years relevant electrical experience.
  • Additional Competencies:
    • Technical fundamentals of robotics and/or autonomous systems (Autonomy).
    • Knowledge of industrial hydraulics.
    • Knowledge of mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems.
    • Knowledge of automated control (Product Engineering).
    • Perform CAD layouts in 3‑D modeling software.
    • Post‑process machine data logs using nCode Glyphworks or similar.
    • Project Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) (Product Engineering).
    • Accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation (Product Engineering).
    • Write specifications describing system function and logic.
    • Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals, and software specifications.
    • Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form (Product Engineering).
• Systems Engineer IV (Senior)
  • Education: MS with 6–8 years relevant electrical experience, or BS ME/BSEE/BS Mechatronics/BS CompE with 8–10 years relevant electrical experience.
  • Additional Competencies:
    • Knowledge of robotic and/or autonomous systems (Autonomy).
    • Knowledge of automated control (Autonomy).
    • Ability to create schematics depicting system operation and design.
    • Project Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) (Autonomy).
    • Accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation (Autonomy).
    • Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form (Autonomy).

Additional Requirements

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 15 % of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and personal days.
• Competitive salary.
• Referral Bonus: Tier I.

Location

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
United States

Contact

Thomas Steele – trey.steele@liebherr.com