Sr. Principal Engineer - Autonomy

JLG Industries

Base: $104,100.00 - $173,900.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Autonomy development experience
Unmanned ground vehicle design
C++11 and higher proficiency
** JLG Industries is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for Autonomy to lead engineering efforts in the development of unmanned ground vehicles, active safety systems, and advanced driver assistance technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a strong engineering background with experience in software development, particularly in C++ and Python, and have a passion for applying innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. **

Job Summary

  • The Sr Principal Engineer will lead complex engineering projects involving autonomy development and unmanned ground vehicle systems for JLG Industries.
  • Responsibilities include performing system trade studies, developing AI/ML pipelines for perception, and architecting ROS2 frameworks using modern C++ and Python.
  • The role requires managing project schedules and budgets while providing mentorship to less senior engineers and collaborating with internal and external teams.

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** JLG Industries is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for Autonomy to lead engineering efforts in the development of unmanned ground vehicles, active safety systems, and advanced driver assistance technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a strong engineering background with experience in software development, particularly in C++ and Python, and have a passion for applying innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. **

Salary

Base: $104,100.00 - $173,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive total rewards package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Autonomy development experience
  • Unmanned ground vehicle design
  • C++11 and higher proficiency
  • ROS2 framework architecture
  • Python programming skills
  • MATLAB Simulink modeling
  • Embedded C/C++ software

Nice-to-have

  • Rust programming language
  • GPU accelerated applications
  • AI and ML pipeline development
  • Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  • Mentorship of junior engineers
  • Project budget management
  • External customer collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 8 or more years of related experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred

Work Rights

U.S. Person required for positions with controlled goods access

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