Systems Engineer

RFA Engineering () is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week at our customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facility in Mossville IL.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Systems Engineer

This position willapply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design development testing and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs and then designs tests and develops software to meet those needs.

Responsibilities

• Design deploy and support machine-based data collection systems and connectivity solutions across a variety of equipment and operating environments.
• Perform data collection validation and quality assurance activities to ensure accurate and reliable system performance.
• Install calibrate and troubleshoot cameras radar LiDAR GPS and data acquisition hardware.
• Execute system integration validation and field-testing activities for advanced safety and automation technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware software networking and machine integration issues in both laboratory and field environments.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation test procedures validation plans and technical reports.
• Support proving ground customer site and machine testing activities including occasional travel to domestic and international locations.
• Collaborate with global software systems controls validation and product support teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance test processes data quality and system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related discipline may be considered in lieu of some experience requirements.
• 2 years of professional experience in systems engineering machine integration test engineering automation data acquisition or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering principles including system architecture integration validation verification and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with networking technologies communication protocols and system connectivity solutions in laboratory or field environments.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with CAN-based communication networks and industry-standard diagnostic and data analysis tools such as Vector CANalyzer CANoe or similar applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems command-line tools system configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing calibrating validating and troubleshooting camera radar LiDAR GPS and other sensor technologies.
• Proficiency with Python scripting for test automation data analysis workflow optimization and system validation activities.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $90000-$110000 Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

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