Senior Controls Engineer - Embedded Vehicle Automation

John Deere; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

John Deere in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to develop control algorithms and embedded software for vehicle automation platforms.

You will collaborate across Deere units to deliver perception-based automation solutions, employing MBSD/DSM workflows and MPC. The role emphasizes leadership, state-machine control, and real-time debugging, with onsite work preferred and visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing control systems with state machines and MPC.
• Experience with Linux software and embedded C.
• Strong collaboration and leadership in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop control algorithms for vehicle platforms for automation products.
• Develop embedded control software including state-machine logic for operator-assist and automated functions.
• Partner with Deere units to commercialize perception-based automation solutions.
• Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate design, testing and documentation.
• Solve complex automation software system problems.
• Ensure software quality by resolving defects and improving solutions.

Skills

C++

Embedded C

Linux

Qt

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Tools

Qt libraries

GitHub Copilot

Linux development

Job description

John Deere in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to develop control algorithms and embedded software for vehicle automation platforms.

You will collaborate across Deere units to deliver perception-based automation solutions, employing MBSD/DSM workflows and MPC. The role emphasizes leadership, state-machine control, and real-time debugging, with onsite work preferred and visa sponsorship not available.