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Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist

Peoria, Illinois, USFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Design, architecture, implementation, testing, and release of autonomy and robotics systems for construction machines (Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Articulated Trucks) to enable intelligent operation in dynamic jobsites.

Role type

Senior Systems Integration and Autonomy Engineering Lead

Builds

Intelligent autonomous construction machines and edge computing architectures

Domain

Construction equipment, Applied AI, Robotics, Physical Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems integration, AI concepts and deployment, Product architecture design, Technical troubleshooting, Requirements generation, Test coordination, Hardware coordination, Project management, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Robotics (Planning, Perception, Positioning, Controls), Sensor integration (LIDAR, Radars), Lab and proving ground testing

Technologies

AI frameworks, Edge computing architectures, LIDAR, Radars, Simulation environments

Responsibilities

Lead system-level integration of autonomy solutions with base machines; Define requirements and make architectural trade-off decisions; Provide technical leadership across functional testing, verification, validation, and certification; Troubleshoot complex system issues across development and production; Mentor engineers and raise technical quality; Manage projects balancing time, cost, quality, and risk.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical authority and mentorship