job summary: SystemEngineer for Surface Loading (ex. Wheel Loader and Excavator) Autonomy development location: Chillicothe, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $41 - 45 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Responsibilities: - Applying new autonomous system solutions and technologies on a semi or full autonomous system - Decomposition of Customer requirements into (L6) system level requirements - Work closely with Machine System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver on machine autonomous features. Ensure clear documentation and traceability. - Integration and validation 1A Solutions on Surface Loading machines - Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions - Communicates system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders Techinical Skills Required: Top 3 Skills - Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development - Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development - Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Hydraulic Mining Shovels or Tracked Loaders preferred - Additional Technical Skills (Required) - Experience in Construction or Mining industry - Communicating Complex Concepts: - Work with a global team to communicate the Why's and develop the How's of agreed features. - Clearly document the details for the system and ensure understanding and compliance with each subsystem team. - Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels. - Technical Excellence: - Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support. - Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product. - Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Client Command system Soft Skills Required: - Influencing Through Expertise: - Strong working knowledge of the Client Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions. - Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries. - Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making. - Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field. - Effective Communications: - Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders - Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment - Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners - Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus. Education & Experience Required: - Years of experience: 5-7 years of experience - Degree requirement: A Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field qualifications: - Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development - Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development - Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Hydraulic Mining Shovels or Tracked Loaders preferred Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.