Lead Systems Engineer - Digital Ag

* ** We innovate
** with partners to create technology solutions that drive value into agriculture and our communities.
* ** We educate
** to inspire and develop students and professionals to ensure a thriving workforce that drives success within our industry.
* ** We outreach
** to share knowledge with farmers and ag businesses and promote practices that enhance their success.
* Lead end‐to‐end system engineering from concept, architecture, and requirements through deployment and field validation
* Define and integrate cross‐domain architectures and interfaces spanning mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software systems
* Design, build, integrate, and validate complete physical systems for agricultural and off‐road equipment
* Develop system‐level hardware and software solutions, including sensing, automation, and control systems
* Build and test prototypes and vehicle‐integrated systems, using data and analysis to drive performance improvements
* Collaborate cross‐functionally and with external partners to solve complex integration challenges and deliver solutions
* Provide technical leadership through mentoring, project planning, execution, and sponsor communication
* 5+ years of experience in engineering roles involving complex systems
* Experience integrating hardware and software within real-world systems
* Strong systems thinking across electrical, mechanical, software, and/or hydraulic domains
* Experience with prototyping, testing, and validating engineered systems
* Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems
* Effective communication and collaboration skills, including working with external partners
* Interest in growing into technical leadership and mentoring others
* Advance degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience
* Background in agricultural equipment, off-highway machinery, robotics, drone systems, or precision application technology (seed and chemical; liquid and dry systems)
* Experience with field testing, validation, or performance benchmarking
* Experience working with industry partners or customer-driven projects
* Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical work streams
* Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
* Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
* Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
* Life insurance and long-term disability
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Various voluntary benefits and discounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellbeing program

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