Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a
Systems Engineer 3 Autonomy Systems Integration & Validation in
Mossville/Peoria, IL. The work will be done
100% onsite, full-time, on first shift. This is a
12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is
up to approximately $53/hr W-2 + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).
Job Summary
The Systems Engineer 3 will support the development, integration, and validation of next-generation autonomous systems for heavy construction equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated trucks. This role focuses on integrating autonomy hardware and software with production machines, performing hands-on testing, and troubleshooting system-level issues in laboratory and on-machine environments. The engineer will work closely with autonomy development, machine engineering, and validation teams to define system requirements, implement autonomous features, and ensure reliable machine performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems engineering experience, knowledge of autonomous technologies, and hands-on expertise with machine electronics, sensors, and communication networks.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and support the integration, installation, commissioning, and validation of autonomous hardware and software systems on construction equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated trucks.
- Perform hands-on machine testing, software flashing, functional validation, and troubleshooting of autonomy systems in laboratory and proving-ground environments.
- Monitor and analyze CAN and Ethernet communications, validate system data, and diagnose issues involving wiring, harnesses, sensors, positioning systems, and time synchronization.
- Translate customer and machine-level requirements into technical system requirements, architecture specifications, integration plans, and validation criteria.
- Collaborate with autonomy software, machine development, systems engineering, and validation teams to resolve technical issues, document system performance, and communicate readiness and technical risks.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution.
- 57 years of professional systems engineering experience, preferably supporting autonomous machines, complex electromechanical systems, or engineering product development.
- Demonstrated experience integrating hardware and software systems to deliver autonomous or automated machine functionality.
- Hands-on experience with systems integration, functional testing, troubleshooting, and validation in laboratory and on-machine environments.
- Knowledge of autonomous system hardware, including cameras, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMUs, and positioning technologies.
- Experience with CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2 for autonomy system integration and communication.
- Understanding of machine electrical systems, including wiring, harnesses, sensors, and onboard electronic controls.
- Experience translating complex customer requirements into system-level technical specifications and maintaining documentation and traceability.
- Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues involving connectivity, communication protocols, sensors, and hardware/software integration.
- Strong communication, collaboration, technical documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Mossville/Peoria, IL, including hands-on work at proving grounds.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with autonomous construction equipment, including articulated dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, or wheel loaders.
- Background in construction, mining, off-highway equipment, or heavy machinery development.
- Experience with centralized machine control systems or autonomous fleet management architectures.
- Familiarity with autonomous vehicle development, machine perception, positioning, and control systems.
- Knowledge of C++ and software development for autonomous systems.
- Experience supporting production equipment through design, implementation, validation, customer rollout, and ongoing support.
- Master's degree in an autonomy-related engineering discipline.
Why This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation autonomous construction equipment for a global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing. Engineers will gain hands-on experience integrating advanced autonomy technologies, working directly with production and prototype machines, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to innovative autonomous equipment technologies.