Systems Engineer Autonomous Systems, Collision Mitigation & Validation

The AES Group is a premier technology consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative technology solutions that create positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, and other emerging technologies.

About the role

This position supports the CMS Solutions Group within the Integrated Solutions Division, focusing on system integration, verification, validation, and testing of safety-critical technologies for remote-control, semi-autonomous, and autonomous machine programs. The engineer will work across HIL/SIL laboratories and proving-ground test environments, integrating hardware and software onto surrogate vehicles and production machines.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support machine-based data collection systems and connectivity solutions across various equipment and operating environments.
• Perform data collection, validation, and quality assurance to ensure accurate and reliable system performance.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot cameras, radar, LiDAR, GPS, and data acquisition hardware.
• Execute system integration, verification, validation, and field-testing activities for advanced safety and automation technologies.
• Develop and execute test activities within HIL, SIL, laboratory, and proving-ground environments.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and machine integration issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement system changes to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, validation plans, requirements documentation, and technical reports.
• Support machine installation, system integration, and data collection activities.
• Develop Python scripts and test automation to improve validation and testing efficiency.
• Support testing at proving grounds, customer sites, and machine-testing environments.
• Collaborate with global software, systems, controls, validation, and product support teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, data quality, system performance, and validation methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related engineering/technical field.
• 2–5 years of relevant industry experience preferred; candidates with a Master’s degree and 5 years of industry experience may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, system integration, testing, and validation.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, document, and troubleshoot engineering test activities.

Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Networking and Systems Design
  • Linux OS
  • CAN Tools / CAN communication
  • Camera, Radar, and LiDAR calibration and validation
  • Python scripting
  • Test Automation
  • Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
  • Data collection and validation
  • System verification and validation
• Preferred Skills:
  • Machine Operation
  • Robotics
  • Autonomous Systems / Vehicle Autonomy
  • Experience with safety-critical systems
  • Experience with HIL/SIL testing environments
  • Experience with proving-ground or on-machine testing
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Concise and effective technical writing
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment

Team & Work Environment

The engineer will be part of a 30–40 person global engineering team and will collaborate frequently with development teams and system leads. The team performs system integration and validation for remote-control, semi-autonomous, and autonomous machines, utilizing:

• HIL Labs
• SIL Labs
• Test Benches
• BB Test Track / Proving Grounds
• Surrogate vehicles for on-machine testing
• Automation and simulation environments

This is a 100% onsite role, with travel to proving grounds as required. The team’s mission is to deliver the highest-quality Collision Mitigation solutions to clients and customers on time and within budget, contributing to safety-critical products supporting the mining industry.