System Engineer - SIL

Job Description

Job Title : SIL Engineer – Second Shift (Systems Engineer – MineStar Fleet)

Location : Mossville, IL

Work Schedule : Onsite, 2nd Shift (12 PM – 10 PM, 4 days / week)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled SIL Engineer (Software-in-the-Loop Engineer) to support the development, testing, and performance of the MineStar Fleet Application , a critical platform enabling autonomous truck and staff vehicle operations within mining environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on systems engineer with strong testing, debugging, and virtualization experience, combined with IT software skills.

You will work in a scalability lab environment closely simulating real mining site conditions while supporting autonomous operations through Command for Hauling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the MineStar Fleet Application for autonomous trucks and support vehicles.
• Facilitate autonomous operations using Command for Hauling and MineStar Fleet systems.
• Utilize fleet management systems to monitor site productivity, performance, and data flow.
• Conduct system and scalability testing within a controlled lab environment that replicates mining sites.
• Manage a dedicated server cluster using VMWare , including deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting virtual machines.
• Work with Windows Server OS, Linux , and onboard autonomy software to maintain system functionality.
• Perform upgrades and migrations, including transition to Windows Server 2022 .
• Operate within an isolated VLAN-segmented network , ensuring security and system integrity.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans for new features, updates, and system enhancements.
• Debug SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) systems and identify root causes for software or system issues.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite and performed during the second shift (12 PM – 10 PM, four days a week) . You will be part of a specialized engineering group responsible for managing a large virtual machine infrastructure, advanced autonomous testing systems, and high-security networks within a dedicated facility.