Systems Engineer (# 7746)

Systems Engineer 4 - (81820-1) 
Mossville, IL - Onsite 
24 months contract 

Job Description 
Summary: The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.

Job Responsibilities:
- Direct programmers and analysts to make changes to existing databases and database management systems.
- Direct others in coding logical and physical database descriptions.
- Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
- Review and approve database development and determine project scope and limitations.
- Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
- Implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
- Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Strong knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms.

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
- 8-10 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:     
- The team is accountable for integrating multiple systems together and performing validation for the autonomous truck programs within Client.  We have HIL labs, SIL labs, and the BB test track where we put the hardware and software onto surrogate vehicles for on-machine testing and integration.
- The team does system integration and validation for remote control, semi-autonomous and autonomous machines, creating test benches, execute testing, Develop automation and simulation for testing
- Participate in dealer/customer demonstrations

Reason/motivation for request:
- Addition 

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?
In this role you will be working with cutting edge technology supporting the Client Command product line.  You will be a part of a high performing team completing vital system integration and validation tasks supporting our customers who are building a better world.  Every day will offer new challenges, opportunities for improvement, learning, and growth as well as unmatched support from your team members.

Typical task breakdown:
- Analyzing system and software requirements, and then creating test cases to cover the product requirement. 
- Conducting a wide range of system testing, primarily lab based on HIL bench setups at the Mossville campus. 
- Documenting issues discovered and working with software & system teams to ensure they are equipped with information to resolve the issues.
- Software and Model Development activities associated with development of new dSPACE HIL system setup.

Interaction with team: 
-  Communicate frequently with development team and system leads globally
- Communicate frequently with the Client India validation team
- Communicate continuously with the on-site team

Team Structure
- Directly reporting to WD; 16 in the team

Work environment: 
- This assignment is 100% in the office
- Occasional travel to Proving Grounds is needed. PPE will be provided when onsite at proving grounds.

Education & Experience Required: 
- Years of experience: 3-5 years of embedded systems validation experience.
- Degree requirement: BS in Electrical or Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or BS in Computer Science 
- 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: 

Top 3 Skills
- Experience designing and conducting test cases for complex electronic systems
- Experience with Linux OS - Experience with wired and wireless networking
- embedded systems validation experience; any autonomous validation experience would be a good addition

Additional Technical Skills 
(Required)
- Experience with HIL-based system testing - preferably dSPACE 
- Experience in modelling tools such as  Matlab/Simulink
- Experience in CAN Tools (Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, ETAS INCA etc.)    

(Desired) 
-  Experience in Test bench setup
- Agile methodology and tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA etc.)
- Python programming for test automation    

Soft Skills
(Required)
-  Strong written communication, for documentation of test cases and documentation of issues when discovered 
- Ability to work independently and with multicultural team
- Good team player    

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
- Remote work will disqualify a candidate

Travel Requirement: 0-25% Peoria
Export Control Requirements: NO

Ravi Teja 
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com