Remote Control Software Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Remote Control Software Engineer to support the Surface Handling Autonomy and Remote Control group, fully on-site in Mossville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a close-knit engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust, scalable features on embedded electronic control systems and vision systems for use in remote control machine applications.

This is a new addition to the team — a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge remote control and autonomy technology. You will collaborate across global engineering teams to deliver production-ready embedded software solutions that power next-generation machine applications.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test remote control software for real-time embedded systems.
• Develop AUTOSAR-based embedded applications in Embedded C and MATLAB/Simulink aligned with system and platform architectures.
• Create and maintain software requirements with traceability to system and customer needs.
• Collaborate with system, hardware, and software teams across the full development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot complex software and system issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Develop and execute test plans; support software verification and validation activities.
• Support functional safety software design and validation per established standards.
• Work with Remote Control system engineers and global teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Team Structure & Work Environment

• You will work as part of a 5–6 person embedded software development team within the Surface Handling Autonomy and Remote Control group.
• Daily collaboration with system engineers, hardware teams, and global engineering partners across the full development lifecycle.
• This is a fully on-site role, five days per week, in an office-based environment in Mossville, IL.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant engineering development work experience in embedded software development, systems design, or product validation.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical field required.
• Four-year degree is required; two-year (associate’s) degrees will not be considered.
• Internship experience may be counted toward the required years of experience.

Top 3 Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on Embedded C and MATLAB/Simulink development experience.
• 5+ years of embedded system development experience in an RTOS environment.
• Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR-based software; preferably Classic Platform including BSW and RTE interactions.

Required Technical Skills

• 5–7 years of embedded C and MATLAB/Simulink software development experience.
• 5+ years of embedded system development experience in an RTOS environment.
• Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR-based software development, preferably Classic Platform including BSW and RTE interactions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation, ability to learn at an accelerated pace, and commitment to delivering results.

Desired Technical Skills

• Experience in the areas of robotics, remote control, or autonomy.
• Experience with datalinks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.) and associated tools (CANape, Wireshark, etc.).
• Experience with software development tools such as Git, debuggers, and compilers.
• Extensive experience with Linux-based software development.
• Experience with camera configurations and firmware development.
• Experience with User Interface software development in the Qt framework.
• Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes.
• Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications.

Required Soft Skills

• Self-starter mentality — highly motivated, able to learn at an accelerated pace, and willing to put in the effort to get the job done.
• Strong teamwork, communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays