Software Engineer - Test Infrastructure

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Waterloo
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Software Engineer - Test Infrastructure
Onsite/Remote:Partial Remote Position
Your Responsibilities
This role of Software Engineer - Test Infrastructure for John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) the responsibilities are listed below. This position can be done from our Urbandale, IL, Silvis, IA, Austin, TX or Waterloo, IA locations.

• Support modeling and simulation activities for Tractor projects
• Work with design teams to determine appropriate simulations to validate system of system, system, and feature requirements.
• Support the design team to develop a virtual verification environment which emulates components interfacing with the embedded software.
• Drive efficiency through abstraction, automation, and reuse of simulation components.
• Document new processes and best practices to drive commonality and reuse.

What Skills You Need

• Academic and/or Professional experience in MATLAB/Simulink simulation and model-based software skills
• Academic and/or Professional experience with C, C#, python, or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to lead conversations and collaboration
• Strong, demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks developing new features and handling support requests
• Ability and experience working in a self-directed mode
• Experience with creating automated, deployable solutions (Continuous Integration)
• Ability to technically mentor and train other team members

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with controls development
• Experience with mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems
• Ability to interpret and create or maintain electrical schematics
• Experience implementing simulation infrastructure on various hardware platforms including Amazon (AWS), local clusters, or dedicated desktops or HIL units
• Product design experience in the Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, and/or Off-road equipment industries
• Experience with the implementation or debugging of J1939 CAN protocol
• Sense of ownership, curiosity, and ability to function in a fast paced, collaborative team environment that is distributed across various time zones and locations
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering or equivalent
• Professional engineering experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree in a related technology field or discipline.

What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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