Systems Engineer Lead

30th March, 2026Responsibilities:Own and lead the software requirements workstream within the Systems Engineering department, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and release scope definition using JiraServe as Scrum Master and agile process champion for the team, driving toward measurable sprint compliance and disciplined software management-of-change practicesDevelop detailed software requirements specifications covering system functionality across powertrain, drive systems, hydraulic controls, thermal systems, and operator interface systemsLead and participate in the V-model systems engineering lifecycle - from requirements development through design verification and validation - per ISO 29148Conduct and participate in FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for software features as part of the requirements development cycleCoordinate with the Validation team to support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, truck-level testing, and field trialsInterface with the Autonomy team on functional safety architecture and control interface requirements, primarily to ISO 19014 and IEC 61508 standardsRepresent Systems Engineering in cross-functional design reviews with Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Software departmentsParticipate in risk assessments to prioritize the active Jira backlog and determine which requirements advance into active software development packagesLead root-cause analysis and drive software-first resolution for field issues using telematics data and 8D methodologyMentor junior engineers and build technical depth within the teamSupport alignment of LME's software development practices with Liebherr's global engineering center in Colmar, FranceContribute to architecture development for ZEM (zero-emission machine) powertrain initiatives and onboard autonomy layer interfacesTravel domestically and internationally (France, Switzerland, Australia) as project needs dictate Requirements: Demonstrated, hands-on experience with software development processes - candidates must be able to provide specific, concrete examples of identifying technical gaps in a software requirements process and driving them to resolution (not textbook descriptions)Proficiency with Jira, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, dashboard setup, and reportingSystems controls background in mobile equipment - automotive, agricultural, aerospace, defense, off-highway, or adjacent domains (mining experience is not required)Strong working knowledge of the V-model systems engineering lifecycle and requirements management per ISO 29148Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for data analysis and system modelingCAN network proficiency: CANOpen and J1939 protocols; familiarity with CANalyzer and CANdb++ is a strong plusAwareness of Ethernet-based communication architectures: TCP, UDS, MQTT protocolsFamiliarity with functional safety standards: ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 19014Experience with requirements management tools such as PTC RV&S / CodeBeamer, IBM DOORS, Jama Connect, Polarion, or equivalentGeneral understanding of mobile hydraulic controls sufficient to write controls requirements: PID, PWM, dither, signal timing, and coordinationStructured FMEA experience as part of a requirements or design development process Education:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; relevant experience may substitute #systemsengineer #scrummaster #softwarerequirements #embeddedsystems #controlsengineering #mining #offhighway #autonomousvehicles #nowhiring #engineeringjobs #engineeringcareer #jordansitter #heavyequipment #virginia