Autonomy Software Developer - I, II, III, Senior or Team Lead

The Software Developer works closely with Engineers, Designers and other Engineering personnel in the designing, writing, and debugging of software for embedded systems, components, and support tools used in large mining haul trucks. This position performs difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness and design expertise and analyzes new and existing products to eliminate design issues in haul truck operation. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on knowledge of design intent. Provides advice and guidance and works with other departments to provide engineering documentation and information. The Software Developer is responsible to ensure that products developed meet the required cost targets, technical specifications, that projects are completed within the projected timelines and be familiar with model based development tools.

Responsibilities

• Software Developer 1:
• Works with other Engineers and software developers to create the algorithms, software and supporting documentation for mining haul trucks and their support tools.
• Works with Control Engineers to investigate, test, and select software toolsets or hardware components and peripherals (Programmable Logic Controllers, mobile computers, display/touch screens, etc)
• Works along with other Engineers to investigate and test vendors' products.  
• Works independently and as a team member with other Engineers, designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects.  
• Works along with other Engineers to design, install, test, analyze, and maintain the software required to control electrical products, equipment, and systems.  
• Participates in Engineering Development Program. 
• Software Developer 2:
• All duties of Software Developer 1 plus;
• Mentors Level 1 Software Developers
• Creates the algorithms, software, and supporting documentation necessary to control mining haul truck functions. 
• Works along with other Engineers to research and analyze 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.
• Software Developer 3:
• All duties of Software Developer 2 plus;
• Mentors Level 1 & 2 Software Developers
• System Matter Expert on processes, and operating procedures.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis Investigations
• Interfaces with other groups (Mechanical, Hydraulic, etc.) to create specifications that define embedded system software requirements for mining haul truck functions or supporting tools/software.
• Creates the documentation necessary to describe the software design and architecture.
• Review and develop software lifecycle processes
• Works independently and as a team member with other Engineers, Designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects.  
• Software Developer 4 (Senior):
• All duties of Software Developer 3 plus;
• Mentor & Lead Level 1, 2, & 3 Software Developers and other personnel.
• System Matter Expert on processes, operating procedures, microprocessors and technical operation of software control systems.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Lead a team of junior engineers in an agile/scrum environment.
• Researches solutions to system software required to meet specifications.
• Analyses software tools necessary to perform validation and troubleshooting.
• Designs software architecture to ensure stable operating systems.
• Evaluates alternative software programming & configuration management tools and languages.
• Monitors contract engineering projects and reports on their progress.
• Estimates time and cost requirements for new development projects.
• Interfaces with other groups (Mechanical, Hydraulic, etc.) to create specifications that outline control system software necessary for haul truck functions.
   

 

Competencies

Education:

• Software Developer 2: Bachelor’s degree (BSEE/EET, BSCE, BSCS) with 3 years of programming experience in an engineering environment; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Software Developer 3: Bachelor’s degree (BSEE/EET, BSCE, BSCS) with 6 years of programming experience in an engineering environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Software Developer 4 (Senior):Bachelor’s degree (BSEE/EET, BSCE, BSCS) with 10 years of programming experience in an engineering environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Software Developer 1 & 2:

• Embedded Developers: Knowledge of software pro