Principal Systems Engineer-Autonomy & Active Safety

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) seeks a Principal Systems Engineer for Autonomy & Active Safety in Oshkosh, WI on a contract basis.

You will design, develop and test embedded software, focusing on real-time control, sensor processing, and vehicle interfaces, with emphasis on safety and reliability. You will develop requirements, system architecture and test plans, and coordinate across teams and suppliers to deliver complex systems for autonomous and unmanned platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences with 5+ years of relevant work.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of work experience acceptable as alternative.
• 5+ years embedded C/C++ programming experience and testing in vehicle contexts.
• Experience with CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V networked communications.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 safety standards.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% for field tests and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development and testing of embedded software for active safety and autonomy.
• Develop requirements and system architecture for vehicle control systems.
• Create comprehensive test plans to verify safety and reliability.
• Perform testing across simulation and real-world platforms; travel as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers; peer review software.
• Follow CMMI and software safety processes; ensure policy compliance.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability; prepare proposals and reports.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

PLC languages (Structured Text)

Software testing

Vehicle networks (CAN/Ethernet/V2V)

SysML modeling

Autonomy / self-driving systems

Sensor integration (Radar/LiDAR/CV)

Unix/Linux programming

Version control & release management

Safety standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences + 5 years

Master's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

SysML

Git / SVN / similar VCS

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Principal Systems Engineer for Autonomy & Active Safety on a contract assignment with one of our Premier Clients in Oshkosh, WI.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills

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

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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