Autonomous Systems Engineer

Belcan; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in the United States is seeking an Autonomous Systems Engineer to bridge autonomy application teams and base-machine systems for next-generation mining equipment. You will help integrate autonomy hardware and software across platforms and sites.

You will collaborate with global engineering teams, support testing, develop verification plans, and contribute to field deployments of autonomous mining technologies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science.
• Experience planning and executing software/system testing.
• Strong programming and debugging skills.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting experience.
• Clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with autonomy and base-machine teams on architecture and feature requirements.
• Decompose and develop system/software requirements and technical documentation.
• Coordinate software changes and releases for autonomous hauling programs.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop, proving-ground, and field testing.
• Develop verification plans, test cases, procedures, and safety documentation.
• Support field data collection kits, including design, procurement, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot integrated hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate with technical program managers, application architects, and global engineering teams.

Skills

Programming

Testing

Troubleshooting

System design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Materials Science

Job description

Travel: 0-25% to Tucson, AZ, Dallas, TX, and North American mine sites

Start Date: August 24, 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a Autonomous Systems Engineer to serve as the engineering interface between autonomous hauling application teams and base-machine systems teams. You will support the integration of autonomy hardware and software with base-machine systems for next-generation autonomous mining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with autonomy and base-machine systems teams on architecture and feature requirements.
• Decompose and develop system/software requirements and technical documentation.
• Coordinate software changes and releases for autonomous hauling programs.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop, proving-ground, and field testing.
• Develop verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety documentation.
• Support field data collection kits, including design, procurement, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot integrated hardware/software issues.
• Participate in application software and algorithm development for robotic platforms.
• Collaborate with technical program managers, application architects, and global engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science from an accredited institution.
• Experience planning and executing software/system testing.
• Strong programming and debugging skills.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Autonomous vehicles, robotics, or intelligent machine systems.
• Controls engineering or base-machine systems.
• AI/machine learning applications.
• Application development tools and software integration.
• Field testing, proving-ground testing, or heavy equipment environments.

Why Join ?

• Work directly on autonomy and robotic mining technologies.
• Gain exposure to both autonomy and base-machine systems.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams.
• Develop technical and project management skills.
• Contribute to products used at mining sites worldwide.