Systems Engineer

Pay rate: $46.00 - $47.00/hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law.

About the Role

Responsible for helping to define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous machine system together. The role will primarily focus on developing the system integration requirements for multiple systems within an autonomous machine within the Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team. These systems can include many different types of onboard electronic systems, as well as process and people interactions. The incumbent needs to be very detail oriented and work well with and through others. They will also need to be capable of making and communicating good decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Applying new autonomous system solutions and technologies on a semi or full autonomous system
• Decomposition of Customer requirements into (L6) system level requirements including both hardware and software related requirements
• Managing system level requirements and related features in DevOps
• Work closely with Machine System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver on machine autonomous features, including component selection and system integration
• Ensure clear documentation and traceability
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions
• Communicates system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• No 2 year degrees
• Open to Master’s with full 5 years experience

Skills

Top 3 Skills

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on developing autonomous machines, including the integration of software and hardware to deliver autonomous solutions
• Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development, including the validation of software and hardware to deliver autonomous solutions both in the lab and on machine
• Knowledge and experience with Construction Equipment such as Articulated Dump Trucks, Hydraulic Excavators and Wheel Loaders

Additional Technical Skills

• Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support
• Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product
• Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Command system
• Experience with systems integration over CAN and Ethernet
• Work with a global team to communicate the Why’s and develop the How’s of agreed features
• Clearly document the details for the system and ensure understanding and compliance with each subsystem team
• Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Experience in Construction or Mining industry

Soft Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions
• Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries
• Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making
• Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field
• Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
• Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to ensure team member alignment
• Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
• Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages, which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
  • 10 paid days off
  • 3 days paid bereavement leave
  • 401(k) plan participation with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
  • Discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law