Position OverviewAs part of our growing organization, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer - Autonomous Systems Development to lead our autonomous system development team. As Chief Engineer and department manager this person will be responsible for development of Autonomous Systems Technology and integration towards our base vehicle platform(s). This will require close collaboration with various internal development teams across the TRATON Group, as well as external partners and suppliers to meet our customer and stakeholder demands.As department leader you will be responsible for growing and mentoring your staff’s competence, in addition to developing and maintaining strategies, policies, procedures, and standards of work. As part of TRATON’s Global R&D team you will lead collaboration with development teams across our global sites and ensure proper integration of our team members and product development.This position will be located at Navistar’s Advanced Technical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Support will also be required at Navistar’s World Head Quarters in Lisle, IL on a regular basis and occasionally at Navistar’s Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, IN in addition to occasional other business travel.Responsibilities
Develop, build, and lead a group of skilled engineers ranging from highly experienced to developing professionals engaged in and responsible for E2E development of Autonomous functions/features and systemsActive leadership as part of a global management team focused on developing and deploying TRATON autonomous technology
Developing and managing department budgets, resources, and staffing plans, including training and development programs for staff
Responsible for leading the processes, problem solving and implementing solutions to the most complex and high-risk engineering issues
Contribute to the continuous improvement activities through participation in Lean projects, technical knowledge capture, process improvements etc.
Lead a team that will develop prototype vehicle modifications for concept development, design verification & validation, and customer reviews
Develop timing and resource plans to execute projects
Work with direct reports and matrixed teams to support activities
Communicate the status of projects across all corporate levels, either in person or virtually
Gather and elicit product demands including use cases, product requirements, voice of customer, and platform demands
Define architecture demands, principles, and requirements to support desired system functionality
Work across cross-functional development teams throughout system development and deployment
Collaborate with product and program teams to support goals and develop standard processes and approaches to ensure value stream alignment
Lead / participate in issue resolution activities during development, validation, and vehicle launch
Serve as leader to the organization and mentor to less experienced engineers
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
At least 12 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
At least 6 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
At least 10 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
At least 6 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities
OR
PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
At least 8 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
At least 6 years of experience managing technical professionals and technical staff in engineering and design activities
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Experienced and positive leader with a proven track record
Worked with software and systems development onboard and/or offboard
Enthusiasm and the ability to see people’s capabilities and fostering overall technical and professional growth
Strong in building teams, communicative, and energized by challenges
Team player with a can-do mentality combined with an analytical mindset and a structured way of working
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
Attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging environment
Engineering leadership and/or personnel management
Experience in Automotive or Commercial Vehicle industry
Workload management including, but not limited to tools (e.g. Jira)
Relevant safety personnel certifications (e.g. CFSP, CFSE, or equivalent)
Experience in modeling, statistics and probability theory
Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals, including requirements and architecture definition as well as verification and validation techniques
Experience with engineering and quality design and development methodologies: (FMEA, FTA, DFA, DVP&R)
Experience developing in safety critical regulated industries (aerospace, medical, automotive, etc.)
Ability to look at challenges holistically with a creative mindset to resolve system challenges and constraints
Experience in functional areas, such as:o Embedded vehicle electronicso Perception & sensing technologieso Advanced compute systems / ECUso Vehicle network communication systems (Ethernet / CAN / LIN, etc.)o Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) or autonomous driving vehicle, system, or component developmento Domain development experience in system design (e.g. steering, brakes, powertrain, etc. control systems.)o Experience with machine learning, DNNs (deep neural networks), or related training
Company OverviewNavistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable MobilityVisit us at www.Navistar.com (http://www,navistar.com) to discover more about our organizationNavistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.#ridewithnavistar
