Senior GNC Engineer – Off-Highway Autonomy

Kubota Tractor Corporation; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is seeking an experienced control systems engineer to design, implement, and validate automation for off-highway machinery. You will develop navigation and control algorithms with MATLAB/Simulink, and test software on embedded real‑time platforms.

The role enhances machine control products and requires cross-functional collaboration. The candidate should have a BS in a relevant engineering field (MS/PhD preferred) and 5–7 years of experience in model-based design,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related engineering field with control emphasis is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive control systems engineering experience in related product environments.
• Experience with model-based system design in MATLAB/Simulink environment is required.
• Experience with navigation sensors and embedded real-time platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and validate control systems for vehicle guidance, navigation, and control.
• Develop navigation and control algorithms using model-based design in MATLAB/Simulink for embedded platforms.
• Document implementations to meet user and functional requirements within timeframes.
• Contribute to machine control product advancement and integrate with development standards.
• Travel up to 20% as required and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Model-based design

Navigation algorithms

Real-time control systems

Embedded software development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Robotics/Mechatronics/Control Engineering with control emphasis

Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Kubota Tractor Corporation is seeking an experienced control systems engineer to design, implement, and validate automation for off-highway machinery. You will develop navigation and control algorithms with MATLAB/Simulink, and test software on embedded real‑time platforms.

The role enhances machine control products and requires cross-functional collaboration. The candidate should have a BS in a relevant engineering field (MS/PhD preferred) and 5–7 years of experience in model-based design,