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Iowastate

Control Systems Engineer

Ames, IA · Full-time

No sponsorshipDetected 19 days ago
MATLABProject ManagementHREmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsSensorsControlsSimulinkPremiere ProResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPrecision Agriculture

About the role

  • This is a hands-on systems engineering leadership role guiding complex technical initiatives from concept through field deployment.
  • You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and see technologies move from early validation into real-world agricultural deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system architecture and integration of advanced digital agriculture platforms, including sensing, automation, and control systems for real-time vehicle applications.
  • Design, develop, and optimize multi-sensor data acquisition and processing pipelines to support control system development, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead development of embedded control software and machine automation systems for agricultural machinery
  • Lead a cross-functional engineering team to deliver complex projects with clear milestones, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
  • Develop technical documentation, scopes of work, and deliverables for external partners and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
  • Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills are essential when collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, industry partners, and externally funded engineering projects.
  • Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system design and control integration
  • to be the premiere thought leader and partner in ag innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience

Nice to have

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Background in agricultural equipment, off‑highway machinery, robotics, or precision ag systems
  • Experience commercializing applied engineering solutions
  • Experience mentoring engineers in fast‑paced development environments
  • This is a term position with the expectation of long-term renewal.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • The candidate will be hired as a Research & Development Engineer IV.

Skills

  • Build the Future of Agriculture
  • Collaboration.

Compensation

  • Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Benefits

  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Wellbeing program

Company info

  • The Digital Ag Innovation Lab partners with leading agricultural companies to imagine, design, and deploy next-generation technologies for agriculture. Our team works at the intersection of applied engineering, industry collaboration, and the land-grant mission, moving ideas from concept to prototype to field deployment and ultimately into industry adoption.
  • Our vision is bold: to be the premiere thought leader and partner in ag innovation.
  • Our mission guides everything we do: Innovate. Educate. Outreach.
  • 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.
  • The Digital Ag Innovation Lab partners with leading agricultural companies to imagine, design, and deploy next-generation technologies for agriculture.
  • Our team works at the intersection of applied engineering, industry collaboration, and the land-grant mission, moving ideas from concept to prototype to field deployment and ultimately into industry adoption.
  • Our mission guides everything we do: Innovate.
  • We operate with four core values: Passion.
  • We are seeking a Control System Engineer to lead the architecture, integration, and deployment of advanced digital agriculture systems with OEM and industry partners.

Equal opportunity

  • Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.
  • Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel.
  • 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
  • General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
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