Systems Engineer 4

Job Title & ID: 76095-1 - Systems Engineer 4

Location: Tucson AZ- Proving Ground- Onsite

Duration: 12-24 months

2nd shift: 1:30pm-12am, Monday-Thursday

Training will be on 1st shift (9 months) before moving to 2nd shift. 1st shift hours will be 7am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Friday (7am-3:30) with every other Friday off. (9/80 schedule)

Position's Contributions to Work Group:

This is for an Autonomous Truck Integration and Validation Engineer on our 2nd shift team.

Reason/motivation for request: Backfill

Candidate Value Proposition

Why this Role?

• Hands-on experience with large machines: Gain practical knowledge and expertise in working with heavy machinery in real-world scenarios.
• Understanding autonomy systems: Develop a deep understanding of hardware, software, and customer usage related to autonomous systems.
• Test and validation planning: Learn how to design and execute comprehensive test and validation plans for autonomous systems and machinery.
• On-machine testing: Acquire skills in conducting on-machine testing to ensure system functionality and reliability.
• Data analysis: Build proficiency in analyzing data to derive insights and improve system performance.
• Collaboration with software developers: Enhance communication and teamwork skills by interfacing with software development teams to align technical requirements.
• Customer interaction: Gain exposure to end customers, understanding their needs and feedback to improve product design and functionality.

Typical Day or Week in the Role

Typical task breakdown:

• Creating and/or Updating test and development plans for autonomous haul truck testing
• Executing testing on autonomous trucks
• Analyzing test data
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or software issues for autonomous haul trucks
• Thoroughly documenting and communicating issues found during testing
• Writing test reports and giving recommendations based on testing experience

Interaction with team:

Collaboration through in-person or virtual meetings, email, instant messaging, or face to face communication

Team Structure

31 team members but will have more interaction with onsite expert operators. They will be interfacing over teams meeting with Peoria software developers.

Work environment:

• Hot, dry, dusty work environment that is comparable to working in Mining Applications
• Work site is a remote building on the property

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: 5-7 years of experience. With a master's degree, will accept less years.
• Degree requirement: Requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum or in lieu of a degree experience in test or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or technologies such as autonomy.
• Do you accept internships as job experience: yes
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Something in the vehicle test or validation space. Working with the equipment that the company produces.

Top 3 Skills

Additional Technical Skills

• Computer literate (windows operating system)
• Troubleshooting issues in complex systems

(Desired)

• Ubuntu or Linux operating systems
• Test planning/documentation
• Electrical schematics
• Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning

Soft Skills

Problem Solving

The ability to communicate technical information

The ability to work independently

Teamwork

Time Management