Chief Engineer - Robotics Software

## Chief Engineer - Robotics SoftwareApplylocations: San Francisco, California, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R46882**About JLG, an Oshkosh company****JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.**As a Chief Engineer -Robotics Software you will be a key contributor to the software that powers our robotic systems. This role involves designing algorithms, integrating hardware, and ensuring reliable performance in real-world environments. As a Chief Engineer you will own complex behaviors from design to test. You will collaborate with other disciplines to ensure the system meets customer needs and expectations. Additionally, you will support and mentor other engineers.**YOUR IMPACT:*** Design, develop and implement complex features for deployed robotic systems* Write clean, well-tested software with documentation in C++.* Experience with large code bases* Lead release testing of our software and firmware releases* Architect, build and maintain machine learning pipelines* Responsible for architecture and completion of a complex project on time.* Lead collaboration with other disciplines (electrical, hardware, operations, etc...) to develop cross-functional solutions that meet user’s needs.* Experienced with JSON, Python, and SQL database in addition to C++.* Expertise in one or more autonomy related topics (perception, navigation, planning, machine learning, AI)* Experience with Linux infrastructures, database SQL, CI/CD tools, scripting such as JavaScript* Ensure code base has full coverage, write and review unit tests as needed. Work with more junior engineers to ensure their code has unit tests.* Create timelines for complex projects on project management tools like Jira. Assign tasks to more junior engineers and support their task tracking. Provide accurate task completion timelines* Can lead an engineering team but is also comfortable conducting individual contributor work.* Collaborate with functional leaders to achieve strategic initiatives.* Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, Oshkosh leadership, and external customers.* Develop engineering goals and strategic plans for their platform team or product line.* Conduct the research necessary to be an advocate for new technologies/products that will enable the business.* Identify and provide potential innovative solutions to complex issues.* Help lead the transformation of the organization into modern approaches to development, integration, and test.* Provide technical mentorship to all levels of the engineering organization.* Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.* Communicate project objectives to team members.* Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and software development standards.* Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.* Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.* Other duties as assigned.* Regular attendance is required.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with ten (10) or more years of related experience.**STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:*** Accredited Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering.* Published articles, familiarity with C#, PLCs, Python, and SQL database in addition to embedded C/C++**CORE COMPETENCIES:*** **Internal Contacts:** Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.* **External Contacts:** Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.* **Communication Skills:** Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.* **Decision-Making:** Significant responsibility for decisions and final results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple unites. Substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighted before a decision can be reached.* **Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:** Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.* **Supervisory/Managerial:** Recommends personnel actions (hiring, termination, pay changes). Involves scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of employees who perform similar work assignments.**WORKING CONDITIONS:*** **Physical Demands:** Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.* **Non-Physical Demands:** Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.* **Environmental Demands:** Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.* **Work Schedule:** Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.* **Demands/Deadlines:** High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.**Pay Range:**$141,134.00 - $242,760.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. 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Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. #J-18808-Ljbffr