Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Tucson AZ Onsite
Position Overview:
Sr. Systems Engineer to support the development integration and validation of electronic control systems for heavy equipment. The role requires expertise in CAN/J1939 communication protocols model-based design (Matlab/Simulink) CANape tools and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level performance reliability and compliance with engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design develop and validate electronic control systems for Caterpillar machines.
- Utilize Matlab/Simulink to develop system models perform simulations and generate embedded control software.
- Work with CAN/J1939 communication protocols to integrate and troubleshoot electronic control systems.
- Use CANape and related tools for calibration measurement and diagnostics of control systems.
- Develop and execute HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test cases for system validation and verification.
- Collaborate with systems software and hardware teams to resolve integration issues.
- Support root cause analysis troubleshooting and performance optimization of control systems.
- Ensure designs meet functional safety and regulatory requirements.
- Document system requirements design specifications and validation results.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Hands-on experience with CAN/J1939 communication protocols in embedded systems.
- Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink for model-based design and simulation.
- Strong experience with CANape or similar calibration/measurement tools.
- Experience developing and running HIL systems for control system validation.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in heavy equipment automotive or aerospace control systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 or functional safety standards.
- Familiarity with embedded software development tools and version control.
- Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) or microcontroller-based systems.