Principal Systems Engineer-Autonomy & Active Safety

Zobility; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Oshkosh, WI seeks a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Autonomy and Active Safety to design, develop, and test embedded software with real-time control algorithms and vehicle interfaces.

The role covers computer vision, sensor processing, GUIs and communications for active safety and unmanned control systems; candidates should have several years in automotive or robotic software, strong modeling skills and a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences with five years' experience, or a Master's degree with two years' experience.
• 5+ years programming embedded controllers in C/C++ or PLC languages (Structured Text).
• 5+ years software testing experience, preferably in vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 safety standards.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% and work with version control and peer review processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed requirements and system architecture for embedded software.
• Create comprehensive test plans to verify safety and reliability.
• Test across simulation and real-world platforms; may travel to test facilities.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers on technical topics.
• Develop and peer-review software; follow CMMI and safety processes.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety and reliability; prepare proposals and reports.
• Manage development of systems of moderate complexity, possibly multiple systems.

Skills

Embedded programming

C/C++

PLC Structured Text

Software testing

Vehicle control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences

Master's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

SysML

Version control

Release management

Peer review processes

CMMI / software safety processes

Job description

• Principal Software Engineer - Autonomy & Active Safety will contribute to the design, development and testing of embedded software including real-time control algorithms, vehicle interfaces
• Computer vision and sensor processing algorithms, graphical user interfaces, and communication networks for active safety, advanced driver assistance systems and unmanned ground vehicle control/embedded systems.

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 both simulation and real-world use cases. 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. May be responsible for managing development of multiple systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in programming embedded controllers in either C/C++, and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.
• 5+ years of experience with software testing, preferably with vehicle specific experience.
• 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

• 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 get a Secret security clearance as necessary.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences and five years' experience, or a Master's degree and two years' work experience.