Internship Autonomous Systems Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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Position Overview

The client is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 to support the CMS Solutions Group within the Integrated Solutions Division.
This role will focus on system integration, verification, validation, and testing of safety-critical technologies supporting remote-control, semi-autonomous, and autonomous machine programs.
The engineer will work across HIL/SIL laboratories and proving-ground test environments, integrating hardware and software onto surrogate vehicles and production machines.
The role requires strong hands-on troubleshooting, systems engineering, networking, data collection, and test execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support machine-based data collection systems and connectivity solutions across various equipment and operating environments.
• Perform data collection, validation, and quality assurance to ensure accurate and reliable system performance.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot cameras, radar, LiDAR, GPS, and data acquisition hardware.
• Execute system integration, verification, validation, and field-testing activities for advanced safety and automation technologies.
• Develop and execute test activities within HIL, SIL, laboratory, and proving-ground environments.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and machine integration issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement system changes to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, validation plans, requirements documentation, and technical reports.
• Support machine installation, system integration, and data collection activities.
• Develop Python scripts and test automation to improve validation and testing efficiency.
• Support testing at proving grounds, customer sites, and machine-testing environments.
• Collaborate with global software, systems, controls, validation, and product support teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, data quality, system performance, and validation methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Or a closely related engineering/technical field.
• 2–5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree and 5 years of industry experience may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, system integration, testing, and validation.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, document, and troubleshoot engineering test activities

Required Technical Skills

• Networking and Systems Design
• Linux OS
• CAN Tools / CAN communication
• Camera, Radar, and LiDAR calibration and validation
• Python scripting
• Test Automation
• Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
• Data collection and validation
• System verification and validation

Preferred Skills

• Machine Operation
• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems / Vehicle Autonomy
• Experience with safety-critical systems
• Experience working with HIL/SIL testing environments
• Experience with proving-ground or on-machine testing

Key Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Concise and effective technical writing
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment

Typical Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

The engineer's typical activities will include:

• Systems requirements decomposition
• System design and documentation
• Machine installation of systems
• Data collection
• Verification and validation
• Root cause analysis
• Test planning and execution
• Hardware/software troubleshooting
• Test automation and simulation support

Team & Work Environment
The engineer will be part of a 30–40 person global engineering team and will communicate frequently with development teams and system leads across the organization.
The team performs system integration and validation for remote-control, semi-autonomous, and autonomous machines, utilizing:

• HIL Labs
• SIL Labs
• Test Benches
• BB Test Track / Proving Grounds
• Surrogate vehicles for on-machine testing
• Automation and simulation environments

This is a 100% onsite role, with travel to proving grounds as required.

Team Mission
Deliver the highest-quality Collision Mitigation solutions to clients and customers on time and within budget.
The selected engineer will contribute to safety-critical products supporting the mining industry and help ensure reliable performance of technologies designed to protect people, equipment, and operations.