GNC Engineer, Senior/II (Dallas/Ft Worth)

Kubota Tractor Corporation; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is seeking an experienced control systems engineer to design, implement, and validate automation for off-highway machinery. You will develop navigation and control algorithms with MATLAB/Simulink, and test software on embedded real‑time platforms.

The role enhances machine control products and requires cross-functional collaboration. The candidate should have a BS in a relevant engineering field (MS/PhD preferred) and 5–7 years of experience in model-based design,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related engineering field with control emphasis is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive control systems engineering experience in related product environments.
• Experience with model-based system design in MATLAB/Simulink environment is required.
• Experience with navigation sensors and embedded real-time platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and validate control systems for vehicle guidance, navigation, and control.
• Develop navigation and control algorithms using model-based design in MATLAB/Simulink for embedded platforms.
• Document implementations to meet user and functional requirements within timeframes.
• Contribute to machine control product advancement and integrate with development standards.
• Travel up to 20% as required and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Model-based design

Navigation algorithms

Real-time control systems

Embedded software development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Robotics/Mechatronics/Control Engineering with control emphasis

Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain industrial-grade automation and control systems within off-highway machinery with the focus to reduce operator dependency. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop off highway vehicle automation and autonomy solutions.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines:

• Design, implement and validate control systems and automation technologies to operate on vehicle guidance, navigation, and control systems
• Work in a team or individually to design, test, and develop navigation and control algorithms developed using model-based design in Matlab/Simulink to be run on embedded real-time platforms.
• Develop and document control system implementations to user and functional requirements within specified timeframes
• Design, develop and test control system software in accordance with the company’s development processes and standards
• Contribute to the innovation and advancement of the Company’s machine control products
• Perform tasks as specified by the Functional Manager and Project Manager
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Control Engineering or a related field with control systems emphasis required. Masters or Doctorate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years progressive control systems engineering in related product environments required.
• Experience in Model-based System Design in MATLAB/Simulink environment required.
• Experience with classical and modern control systems required.
• Experience with navigation algorithms and filters preferred.
• Experience with code generation of model-based algorithms
• Experience developing for embedded systems preferred.
• Experience with integration, test, and evaluation of embedded control systems.
• Experience using simulation models to validate vehicle controls and functional safety preferred.
• Experience with navigation sensors such as GPS and inertial systems, particularly for applications on ground vehicles and/or aircraft preferred.
• Experience with or understanding of real-time control systems preferred.
• Experience with Windows and Linux development environments preferred.
• Willingness to travel 20%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office, workshop and field-testing environments to accomplish tasks and duties as outlined above.
• May include operation of Prototype agriculture, construction, and turf machinery as required during testing and debugging activities
• Hybrid work environment

DISCLAIMER:

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.