Engineer II - Autonomy

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation seeks a software engineer to build autonomous software for mobile equipment used in agriculture and construction. You will contribute from user interfaces to machine control in a fast-paced, agile team on an onsite campus.

The role emphasizes design of sensor fusion, mapping, localization, and machine learning for data-driven product planning, with collaboration on software architectures and system integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with focus on Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, Physics or Math.
• Experience integrating autonomy software into mobile robotics or industrial platforms is highly valued.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python and Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate algorithms for sensor fusion and perception.
• Develop mapping, localization and object tracking subsystems for mobile equipment.
• Support perception and vehicle planning with multi-body dynamics.
• Create data models and apply ML to analyze large datasets for product development insights.
• Collaborate on complex software architectures and system integration.

Skills

C++

Python

Matlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (CS/Robotics/ML/Math/Physics)

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who is passionate about autonomy and technology? In this role you will develop software for autonomous mobile equipment in the agricultural and construction sector. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced, agile team, who can use their creativity to develop code for our machines from user interface to machine control and everything in between.

What You’ll Do

• Design and validate algorithms and tools for sensor fusion.
• Innovate and improve subsystems for mapping, localization, and object tracking for mobile equipment.
• Support the application of perception and vehicle planning with multi-body kinematics for Vermeer equipment.
• Develop data models and apply machine learning algorithms to analyze large data sets to identify pattern, trends, and market dynamics to help plan product development.
• Collaborate on the creation of complex algorithms or software architectures.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in the field of Computer Science or other specialties such as Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Physics, or Math and eight years of combined experience in Product Development and Autonomy.
• Software development skills in C++, Python, Matlab.
• Self-driven/enthusiastic/motivated to solve exciting engineering problems.
• Proficient in machine learning and AI.
• Basic knowledge of mission planning and IOT connectivity for autonomy devices.
• Working knowledge in working with vehicle autonomy.

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.