systems engineer 3 - autonomous systems.

job summary:
Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing / Aerospace & Defense

Contract Duration: 12 months

Estimated Start Date: September 7, 2026

Estimated End Date: September 6, 2027

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, validation, and deployment of autonomous machine technologies. This role will work closely with product development, systems integration, software, hardware, and validation teams to deliver reliable autonomous solutions for heavy equipment applications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting autonomous systems from product development through customer deployment, with a strong understanding of hardware/software integration, system-level requirements, validation, and troubleshooting. Experience with construction or mining equipment, particularly Articulated Dump Trucks, Hydraulic Excavators, and Wheel Loaders, is highly preferred.

 
 
location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $45.13 - 48.13 per hour
work hours: 7am to 3pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous machine systems.

Collaborate with software, hardware, systems integration, and validation teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Integrate and validate software and hardware solutions both in laboratory environments and on-machine.

Translate complex customer and product requirements into clear, achievable system and technical requirements.

Develop and document system requirements, functional specifications, design decisions, and success criteria.

Perform system-level troubleshooting and identify software, hardware, communication, and integration issues.

Support autonomous products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and ongoing production support.

Evaluate system performance and recommend technical changes or improvements.

Communicate technical concepts, system architecture, design tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Use data and technical evidence to support engineering recommendations and drive stakeholder alignment.

Coordinate with project teams to define scope, technical limitations, timelines, and implementation requirements.

Stay current on developments and emerging technologies within autonomous systems, construction, and mining industries.

 
qualifications:
Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focused on autonomous machines or autonomous systems.

Experience integrating software and hardware to deliver production-level autonomous solutions.

Experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams during engineering product development.

Hands-on experience validating software and hardware solutions in both lab and on-machine environments.

Experience with systems integration using CAN and Ethernet communications.

Strong understanding of autonomous systems and centralized control system architectures.

Experience supporting production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.

Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into actionable system and technical requirements.

Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.

Knowledge of the full product/software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, functional specifications, development, testing, validation, and delivery.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document complex technical designs and requirements.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Highly Preferred Experience

Knowledge and hands-on experience with construction or mining equipment, including:

Articulated Dump Trucks

Hydraulic Excavators

Wheel Loaders

Experience with Cat Command autonomous systems or similar autonomous heavy-equipment platforms.

Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem within mining or construction environments.

Experience with autonomous off-highway vehicles, robotics, heavy equipment, mining technology, or related machine-control systems.

Key Skills

Autonomous Systems

Systems Engineering

Hardware/Software Integration

Systems Integration & Validation

CAN Bus

Ethernet

Heavy Equipment / Construction Equipment

Mining Technology

System Requirements & Requirements Decomposition

Verification & Validation

On-Machine Testing

Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis

Product Development

Technical Documentation

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

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skills:
data-driven,Ethernet,computer science,software development lifecycle,systems analysis,systems engineer,integration of software,systems integration,Verbal and written communication skills,Communicating,decision making,interpersonal skills,Soft Skills,leadership,persuade,problem solving skills,Ability to work independently,Able to work independently,part of a team,credibility,active listening,Autonomous Systems,construction,Construction Equipment,Dump Trucks,Excavators,authoring,control system,customer service,design proposals,functional specification,Hydraulic,mathematical analysis,mentoring skills,Influencing,performance feedback,product development,Effective Communications,testing,Wheel Loaders


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