Overview

Hexagon’s Autonomous Solution (AS) division is looking for another Systems Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, Machine Control, you will be responsible for developing the system requirements and architectural design for applications that require integration between vision-based perception systems and Control Systems in the agriculture machinery. This role demands your involvement in all stages of the product development cycle, where you will provide Systems Engineering expertise through activities such as requirements management, system architectural design, systems integration, and the assessment of system verification compliance. Your success is highly dependent upon collaboration with a cross-functional product development team to identify and mitigate risk, and to ensure that the design meets its functional, quality, schedule, and cost targets. You thrive on seeing exciting projects through to completion while exercising proven planning, collaboration, technical leadership, and product development skills. 

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Florianopolis, Brazil, and works closely with teams located in Calgary/Ottawa, Canada, and Morton, USA.

Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for: 

• Lead the technical aspects of projects in collaboration with the Chief Engineer, Project Manager, Product Manager and a team of subject matter experts 
• Evaluate customer requirements and operational use cases to define and decompose system requirements to lower-level design requirements 
• Develop system architectural designs, including conceptual, behavioral and structural views, critical component selection, interface descriptions, failure modes and effects analyses 
• Continuous evaluation of technical risk within the project and proactively work with the team to mitigate risk 
• Systems integration planning and coordination 
• Assess cross-domain dependencies, including the simulation and modelling of system components to allow data-driven decisions for optimal system performance 
• Ensure verification and validation compliance of the design with the stakeholder requirements, system requirements, standards and specifications while balancing competing business requirements such as cost and time to market 
• Complete system and product analyses for reliability, maintainability, testability, usability, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, affordability, safety, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties 

• Contribute to continuous improvement and application of Systems Engineering processes, best practices, and tools 

Qualifications

Must-Have: 

• B.Sc. in Engineering, or equivalent 
• 5 years experience in a high technology, product development environment 
• 2 years in a Systems Engineering related role 
• Proven understanding and execution of traditional systems engineering principles 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Key Success Factors: 

• Strong collaboration, facilitation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and technical leadership skills 
• Knowledge of the product development life cycle and Systems Engineering V-model 
• Strong systems and software architectural design and analysis skills 
• Analytical problem-solving skills with systems thinking and attention to detail 
• Technical research abilities with the aptitude for sharing of information and expertise 

Nice-to-Have: 

• Previous agriculture/farm experience or working with precision agriculture technology 
• Well versed in developing and managing verifiable requirements for systems, hardware, and software 
• Expertise with one or more requirements management tools, such as Polarion or DOORS 

• Experience in robust product design for harsh conditions, such as military, marine, aerospace, agricultural, and automotive environments 
• Familiar with SysML 
• Experience with architectural design tools, such as Enterprise Architect (EA) 
• Experience in product/system integration, verification, and validation 
• Application of reliability engineering principles, including FMEA, FTA, MTBF, and RCA 
• Familiar with GNSS receiver system architecture 
• Familiar with Functional Safety standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 25119 and the ASPICE process reference model 
• Experience working with system integrators and OEMs 

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s A&P division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brands NovAtel, Veripos, Antcom, and AutonomouStuff. Our organization is a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. 

If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.