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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** DIVERSIFIED INC - **Location:** Mossville, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, DevOps, Ethernet, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Information Technology, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/-1109256-systems-engineer-autonomous-machines-mossville-il--ecd03d68-7fff-40e2-ab0d-336ed0d772e8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience is required OR * Master's degree with 5+ years of experience Key Qualifications * Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting the development of autonomous machines, including the integration of software and hardware to deliver autonomous solutions * Experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams throughout product development, including validating software and hardware in both lab and machine environments * Knowledge of construction equipment such as articulated dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, and wheel loaders * Proven ability to support production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and ongoing support * Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements * Experience with autonomous systems and centralized command/control system architecture * Experience with systems integration over CAN and Ethernet * Experience in the construction or mining industry preferred but not required * Master's degree in an autonomy-related field a plus Communication & Collaboration * Skilled at communicating complex technical concepts and design trade-offs to team members and stakeholders at multiple levels * Committed to thorough documentation of designs, requirements, and success criteria to ensure team alignment * Clearly communicates project goals, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners * Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to build consensus and influence decision-making * Builds credibility and a strong reputation as a subject-matter expert through consistent, high-quality work * Stays current on advancements in autonomy and related industries to inform design decisions * Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, Articulated Dump Truck, Communication Skills, Component Selection, Computer Science, Construction, Construction Equipment, Control Systems, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Documentation, Embedded Systems, Employee Assistance Plan, Ethernet, Hardware-Software Integration, Hydraulic Excavator, Leadership, Mining Industry, Product Design, Product Development, Product Support, Production Support, Requirements Management, Risk, Software Validation, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Traceability, Wheel/Front-End Loader ## Description The Systems Engineer - Autonomous Machines will help define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous machine system together, with a primary focus on developing system integration requirements for multiple systems within an autonomous machine on the Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team. These systems can include a variety of onboard electronic systems as well as process and people interactions. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, collaborates well with and through others, and is capable of making and communicating sound decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality. Key Responsibilities * Apply new autonomous system solutions and technologies to semi- or fully autonomous systems * Decompose customer requirements into system-level requirements, including both hardware and software * Manage system-level requirements and related features within DevOps * Collaborate closely with machine system teams to determine the best approach for delivering autonomous features, including component selection and system integration * Ensure clear documentation and requirements traceability * Serve as a subject matter expert for surface loading autonomous machine solutions * Communicate system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders * Work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust, scalable features on embedded electronic control systems and vision systems for autonomous machine applications Team & Work Environment * Collaborate with a local team of 3-6 engineers, with the opportunity to work alongside other US-based teams * Split time between an office setting and an on-site proving ground (approximately 20%) ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)