IT Principal Engineer

Axelon Services Corporation; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer in Oshkosh, WI, for a 6-month engagement focused on embedded systems, software development, and vehicle network integration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or CS (or a Master's with relevant experience), 5+ years in embedded programming, and strong testing across platforms. Travel up to 20% and familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's with 2+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of embedded controllers programming in C/C++ and/or PLC languages like Structured Text.
• 5+ years of software testing experience, preferably with vehicle-specific systems.
• Experience developing networked communications (CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 safety standards.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.
• Experience with version control, release management, and peer review processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed requirements and system architecture.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to verify safety and reliability of electronic systems.
• Conduct testing across multiple platforms, in simulation and real-world use cases, potentially traveling to off-site facilities.
• Maintain communication with suppliers, customers, and external resources on technical topics.
• Develop and peer review software.
• Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety processes.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Manage development of systems of moderate complexity.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Software testing

Vehicle networks

Safety standards

Travel 10-20%

Version control

SysML

Unix/Linux

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Master's degree

Tools

SysML

Job description

• Develop detailed requirements and system architecture.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to verify the safety and reliability of electronic systems.
• Conduct testing across multiple platforms, in both simulation and real-world use cases, which may include travel to off-site test facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical subject matter.
• Develop and peer review software.
• Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety process.
• Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Manage development of a system of moderate complexity and possibly multiple systems.

Summary

• Location: Oshkosh, WI
• Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed requirements and system architecture.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to verify the safety and reliability of electronic systems.
• Conduct testing across multiple platforms, in both simulation and real-world use cases, which may include travel to off-site test facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical subject matter.
• Develop and peer review software.
• Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety process.
• Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Manage development of a system of moderate complexity and possibly multiple systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences and minimum 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree and minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programming embedded controllers in either C/C++, and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with software testing, preferably with vehicle-specific experience.
• Experience developing networked communications (CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V).
• Familiarity with safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508.
• Available for potential travel 10-20%.
• Experience with version control, release management, and peer review systems and processes.

Preferred Skills

• Specific experience in developing software for vehicle control systems, either on-road or off-highway.
• Specific experience working with autonomous/self-driving control systems.
• Specific experience with integrating driver warning and assist systems.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Experience using SysML to model systems and document architecture.
• Experience with sensor systems including radar, LIDAR, and computer vision.
• Excellent software system design skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance as necessary.
• UNIX/Linux programming experience.