Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

Rose International; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer to support the loading, dozing, and compaction autonomous system integration on onsite roles in Mossville, IL. The role emphasizes system architecture, requirements engineering, and embedded software integration for autonomous equipment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) with 5+ years in autonomous/embedded products, CAN/Ethernet comms, and experience with construction equipment autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Preferred Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to the management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Applying new autonomous system solutions and technologies on a semi or full autonomous system.
• Decomposition of Customer requirements into system level requirements including both hardware and software related requirements.
• Managing system level requirements and related features in DevOps.
• Work closely with Machine System teams to determine the best way to deliver on machine autonomous features, including component selection and system integration.
• Ensure clear documentation and traceability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions.
• Communicates system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders.

Skills

CANalyzer

Integration Experience

Systems Development

Validation

Vehicle

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 08/17/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 505822

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Title: Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

Job Location: Mossville, IL, USA, 61552

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: M-F, 7am - 3:30pm or 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 12

Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 47.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: CANalyzer, Integration Experience, Systems Development, Validation, Vehicle

Experience Desired: Systems Engineering for Autonomous/Embedded Products (5+ yrs); Systems Integration & Validation (5+ yrs); Requirements Engineering & System Architecture (5+ yrs); Embedded Systems, CAN Bus & Ethernet Communication (5+ yrs); Construction Equipment / Autonomous Vehicle / Heavy Equipment Domain (5+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

Job Description

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Required Qualifications

• The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work
• Responsible for helping to define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous machine system together
• The role will primarily focus on developing the system integration requirements for multiple systems within an autonomous machine within the Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team
• These systems can include many different types of onboard electronic systems, as well as process and people interactions
• The incumbent needs to be very detail oriented and work well with and through others
• They will also need to be capable of making and communicating good decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality.
• A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs.

Required Technical Skills

• Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
• Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
• Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a CLIENT Command system
• Experience with systems integration over CAN and Ethernet
• Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
• Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
• Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
• Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.

Top 3 Skills

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on developing autonomous machines, including the integration of software and hardware to deliver autonomous solutions
• Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development, including the validation of software and hardware to deliver autonomous solutions both in the lab and on machine
• Knowledge and experience with Construction Equipment such as Articulated Dump Trucks, Hydraulic Excavators and Wheel Loaders

Responsibilities

• Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to the management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project
• Applying new autonomous system solutions and technologies on a semi or full autonomous system
• Decomposition of Customer requirements into (L6) system level requirements including both hardware and software related requirements
• Managing system level requirements and related features in DevOps
• Work closely with Machine System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver on machine autonomous features, including component selection and system integration
• Ensure clear documentation and traceability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions
• Communicates system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).