Senior Systems and Controls Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), is seeking a Senior Systems and Controls Engineer for a contract position in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The role focuses on design, development, and integration of safety-critical real-time control systems for unmanned ground vehicles.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional team across prototype and production programs. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with embedded C/C++, model-based design, and safety standards, and can travel as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science with 3+ years in safety-critical controls.
• Experience in embedded C/C++, model-based design (Simulink) or PLC languages.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned ground vehicles.
• Perform failure analyses and recommend issue resolutions.
• Maintain system architecture models and requirements.
• Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real environments.
• Support supplier and customer tests with travel as needed.
• Maintain configuration management of software artifacts.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in feasibility studies.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Model-based design (Simulink)

System controls

Software safety

Communication skills

US Secret clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in engineering or computer science

3+ years safety-critical controls experience

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Version control

CAN Bus tooling

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Systems and Controls Engineer for a contract position with one of our premier clients in Oshkosh, WI.

The Engineer Senior – Systems & Controls is a highly motivated individual contributor who will provide design, development and integration support for safety-critical real-time control systems for unmanned ground vehicles. This individual will work in a collaborative environment with a cross-functional team to support prototype and production programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles based on requirements.


• Perform failure analyses using test data and recommend issue resolutions.


• Develop, analyze, and maintain system architecture models and requirements.


• Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments.


• Support supplier and customer tests, to include off-site travel.


• Maintain configuration management of software source code and artifacts.


• Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity. May be responsible for managing multiple projects.


• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.


• Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, technical proposals, and feasibility studies.


• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical subject matter.


• Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety process.


• Establish priorities for work and coordinate tasks within large development programs.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Regular attendance is required.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, computer, controls, etc.) or computer sciences with three (3) or more years of related experience.


• Experience in programming embedded controllers in C/C++, model based / Simulink, and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.


• 3+ years of safety-critical software development experience (structured text).


• Travel up to 20% of the time.


• Experience with vehicle system controls


• Experience with ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E, IEC 61508, or similar safety standard.


• Experience with version control systems.


• Experience writing software requirements.


• Experience writing software unit tests


• Excellent communication skills.


• Able to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Systems Engineering processes and SysML (Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw).


• Experience with authoring and managing requirements, version control, release management, and peer review systems and processes.


• Familiarity with safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, UL 4600.


• Experience in developing software for vehicle control systems, either on-road or off-highway.


• Experience in developing networked communications (CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V).


• Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, mechanics, and electrical systems.


• Experience with Agile software development processes.


• Excellent software system design skills.


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.