Technical Lead- Perception / Onboard Planning Systems

The Technical Lead - Perception / Onboard Planning Systems manages and conducts development work associated with perception technology and planning algorithms related to autonomous large mining haul trucks. Additionally, they are responsible for the integration of this technology into the supporting hardware and software. Responsibilities Directs, manages, and participates in the development of perception and planning systems/algorithms as they relate to autonomous large mining haul trucks Researches solutions to onboard systems to support autonomous large mining haul trucks Develops project plans and associated project documents Evaluates system architecture(s) and supporting electrical, electro-mechanical, and hydraulic components Writes specifications for hardware and software development including algorithm definition Participates in the creation of development contracts Manages large capital (>$500k) development projects Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel Identify and resolve issues and conflicts with the project team and/or plan Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path Estimates time and cost requirements Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Works independently and as a team member with other engineers, designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects. Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data. Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Participates in Engineering Development Program. Competencies      Education and Experience: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 6 to 8 years of relevant mechanical experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor’s degree (BSEE, BSCE,BSME, or BSMechatronic Engineering) with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in an engineering environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Skills: Applies the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) in the performance of essential job duties: Knowledge of autonomous system technology principles including perception, pose, and self-localization/mapping Knowledge of real-time embedded systems Knowledge of open source development tools (e.g. ROS) Knowledge of software programming tools (ex. Linux, CoDeSys, C++, etc.). Knowledge of communication protocols (ex. RS232, CanOpen, J1939, etc.). Knowledge of wireless telemetry as applied in the surface mining environment Knowledge of hardware and computing platforms Knowledge of system modeling techniques and software (ex. Matlab,Simulink) Knowledge of Project Management tools (ex. Microsoft Project). Ability to specify perception sensors to meet environment and performance requirements Ability to accurately…