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Senior Systems and Controls Engineer

Software Guidance & AssistanceOshkosh, WI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 3 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Oshkosh, WI, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AgileSimulink

Job Description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Systems and Controls Engineer for a contract position with one of our premier clients in Oshkosh, WI

The Engineer Senior - Systems & Controls is a highly motivated individual contributor who will provide design, development and integration support for safety-critical real-time control systems for unmanned ground vehicles. This individual will work in a collaborative environment with a cross-functional team to support prototype and production programs.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and peer review safety-critical controls software for unmanned and optionally manned ground vehicles based on requirements.
  • Perform failure analyses using test data and recommend issue resolutions.
  • Develop, analyze, and maintain system architecture models and requirements.
  • Conduct software and integration testing in simulation and real-world environments.
  • Support supplier and customer tests, to include off-site travel.
  • Maintain configuration management of software source code and artifacts.
  • Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity. May be responsible for managing multiple projects.
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
  • Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, technical proposals, and feasibility studies.
  • Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical subject matter.
  • Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures and software safety process.
  • Establish priorities for work and coordinate tasks within large development programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Regular attendance is required.

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, computer, controls, etc.) or computer sciences with three (3) or more years of related experience.
  • Experience in programming embedded controllers in C/C++, model based / Simulink, and/or PLC languages such as Structured Text.
  • 3+ years of safety-critical software development experience (structured text).
  • Travel up to 20% of the time.
  • Experience with vehicle system controls
  • Experience with ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E, IEC 61508, or similar safety standard.
  • Experience with version control systems.
  • Experience writing software requirements.
  • Experience writing software unit tests
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance.


Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Systems Engineering processes and SysML (Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw).
  • Experience with authoring and managing requirements, version control, release management, and peer review systems and processes.
  • Familiarity with safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, UL 4600.
  • Experience in developing software for vehicle control systems, either on-road or off-highway.
  • Experience in developing networked communications (CAN Bus, Ethernet, V2V).
  • Familiarity with vehicle dynamics, mechanics, and electrical systems.
  • Experience with Agile software development processes.
  • Excellent software system design skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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