Display Systems Engineer

John Deere; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health benefits with company coverage

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K)

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Employee Purchase Plan & discounts

Job summary

John Deere in Dubuque, IA seeks a Display Systems Engineer to define display requirements and integrate displays with vehicle systems. You will work with software, design, vehicle, and validation teams to deliver seamless display solutions for construction and forestry equipment.

Responsibilities include planning tests, validating system performance, and ensuring requirements traceability while collaborating across departments to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in software/engineering field required.
• Experience with display systems and user interfaces preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree as listed.

Responsibilities

• Define and document display system requirements, user workflows, and functional specifications to support customer and product needs.
• Develop and maintain subsystem requirements, interface definitions, and technical documentation for vehicle display systems.
• Coordinate integration of displays with controllers, sensors, diagnostics, telematics, and other machine systems.
• Support system verification and validation activities, including test planning, issue investigation, and requirements traceability.
• Collaborate with software, product design, vehicle, and validation teams to deliver integrated display solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

User workflows

CAN/J1939

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

Qt/QML

Graphics frameworks

Display app development

CAN bus

USB

Ethernet

Wi‑Fi

Bluetooth

Job description

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Job ID 123959

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa-
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Display Systems Engineer-123959
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Display Systems Engineer for John Deere's Construction & Forestry (C&F) division in Dubuque, IA you will:

• Define and document display system requirements, user workflows, and functional specifications to support customer and product needs
• Develop and maintain subsystem requirements, interface definitions, and technical documentation for vehicle display systems
• Coordinate integration of displays with controllers, sensors, diagnostics, telematics, and other machine systems
• Support system verification and validation activities, including test planning, issue investigation, and requirements traceability
• Collaborate with software, product design, vehicle, and validation teams to deliver integrated display solutions

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, requirements traceability, and system validation
• Ability to define user workflows and functional requirements with a focus on operator experience and machine usability
• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks and diagnostics, including CAN/J1939 protocols
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to investigate issues, evaluate alternatives, and support system integration activities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across software, vehicle, controls, validation, and product engineering teams
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%

What Makes You Stand Out

• Hands-on experience defining user workflows, interfaces, or system requirements through internships, design projects, or engineering teams
• Demonstrated understanding of human-machine interaction and a passion for improving operator experience through intuitive display designs
• Experience working with vehicle electronics, controllers, sensors, diagnostics, or CAN-based communication networks
• Experience with embedded Linux, Qt/QML, graphics frameworks, or display application development
• CAN, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth communications experience
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical perspectives by effectively collaborating across software, vehicle, validation, and product teams
• Experience with technology solutions used in the construction industry, such as grade control and GNSS, telematics, etc.
• Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.