Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 4402

Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States

Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical

Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Senior Systems Engineer at CNH will play a critical role in the development of precision guidance, automated driving, and machine control systems for on-road and off-road vehicles, with a strong focus on agricultural equipment. This role serves as a technical integrator across software, controls, hardware, platform, marketing, and external suppliers to ensure delivery of high-quality, customer-focused systems across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system requirements, specifications, and high-level architecture based on customer, regulatory, and stakeholder inputs.
• Act as the primary interface between platform engineering, software, controls, hardware teams, product management, marketing, and external suppliers.
• Drive system-level design ownership for precision auto guidance features from concept through delivery.
• Support integration of systems across multiple vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with global product development processes.
• Break down system and vehicle-level requirements into clear technical requirements for software, controls, and hardware teams.
• Assist program and project managers in developing and executing overall project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Review and guide system-level test, validation, and verification (PV&V) strategies to ensure full requirement coverage.
• Provide technical leadership for issue resolution, including support of product support teams and investigation of field issues.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Apply sound engineering principles, safety standards, and quality methodologies in all aspects of system design and execution.
• Identify opportunities for product and system improvements and drive innovation through new concepts, invention disclosures, and intellectual property creation.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports in alignment with company standards and development processes.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Agricultural, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development with a strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to see end-to-end product impacts.
• At least 4 years of experience in requirements definition, documentation, and system architecture for on-road or off-road vehicle systems.
• Experience working with vehicle network and communication systems such as CAN, J1939, and ISO 11783.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an objective, fact-based approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging cross-functional and global stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing complex system specifications for automotive, off-highway, or agricultural vehicles.
• Familiarity with Precision Farming or Precision Guidance systems.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• Working knowledge of vehicle control systems hardware, including GPS, sensors, hydraulic valves, and actuators.
• Exposure to autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with CAN tools such as CANalyzer or CANoe.
• Farming or agricultural background is a plus.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $106,725 - $163,645 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
  
  

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US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here . CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here .

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] .