Systems & Controls Engineer

Arena Technical Resources, LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Technical Resources, LLC is seeking a Systems & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and integrate safety-critical real-time control systems for unmanned ground vehicles. On-site Oshkosh preference with travel up to 25% and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes embedded software in C/C++, model-based development with Simulink, system architecture, and rigorous testing in both simulation and real environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years related work experience
• Master’s degree in engineering and 1+ years related work experience

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and software development per Oshkosh standards.
• Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned ground vehicles.
• Maintain system architecture models and requirements.
• Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments.
• Support supplier and customer tests with possible off-site travel.
• Perform failure analyses and recommend resolutions.
• Maintain software source code and artifact CM.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Simulink

Structured Text

OO design

SysML

Requirements mgmt

Version control

Peer review

Safety standards

CAN/DDS

Vehicle dynamics

Software architecture

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title

Systems & Controls Engineer

Job Location

Oshkosh, WI – preference is on-site

Eligibility/Clearance

US Citizenship required as this supports a government contract

Role Summary

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. Prefers candidates on-site. Travel - 25%

Essential Duties

• Under supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, software development, hardware selection, and systems engineering tasks according to Oshkosh and industry standards and processes.
• Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles based on requirements.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain system architecture models and requirements.
• Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments.
• Support of supplier and customer tests, to include off-site travel.
• Perform failure analyses using test data and recommend issue resolutions.
• 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.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 plus years related work experience
• Master’s degree in engineering and 1 or more years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in programming embedded controllers in C/C++, model based / Simulink, and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design
• 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.
• Familiarity with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, dSPACE TargetLink, dSPACE ControlDesk
• Experience in developing software for vehicle control systems, either on-road or off-highway.
• Experience in developing networked communications (CAN, DDS).
• Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, mechanics, and electrical systems.
• Excellent software system design skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.