Principal Systems Engineering

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Embedded Engineering

Location:

Oakville, Ontario

Who we are

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
 
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
 
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer who will leads the breakdown of product requirements into technical requirements to be executed by the Embedded Software Development team to meet and exceed customer expectations for both features and quality — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

The Principal Systems Engineer role will utilizes expertise to constantly improve and innovate Geotab's Embedded Software features and testability, with a focus on hardware and Operating System and embedded software  integration.  The Principal System Engineer will work closely with a team of System Engineers to set best practices and engage the embedded software engineering teams to define requirements and ensure their fulfillment through verification and validation.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Manage the hardware & firmware system integration requirements and the verification & validation procedure for all Geotab Embedded Products.
  • Lead the analysis and elicitation of hardware and embedded software integration requirements from the product management team and the customer for telematics tracking devices.
  • Own the feasibility study, coordinate and work together with the developers to output the feasibility study report.
  • Translate initial requirements into a functionality feature list for hardware and embedded software integration development.
  • Lead the feature list implementation and commit to the feature list end to end.
  • Work closely with hardware and embedded software developers during their design stage, and be one of the stakeholders for critical design review.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of embedded software with hardware and software components.
  • Contribute to the development of system verification plan and procedures and participate in hardware and firmware integration testing and validation according to the V cycle.
  • Lead the creation of Requirements, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) processes following industry best practices.
  • Lead the selection and implementation of integrated requirements and verification and validation management system and process.
  • Contributes to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success.
  • Break down large engineering efforts into smaller pieces that can be completed in parallel in collaboration with the team.
  • Mentor other developers in the team and work with the team lead to set the direction of the team and guide key stakeholders on execution choices and trade-offs, and advise management with insights and recommendations to improve the team. 
  • Become a peer to others across the department and drive inter-department technical engineering initiatives that improve product, infrastructure, and processes. 
  • Keep up-to-date documentation for all areas of responsibility and share technical knowledge to large groups, stay well-informed of the industry state-of-the-art, and bring ideas of new technologies/techniques/practices to the teams.
  • Support the System Engineering team in problem resolution and change management

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted.
  • 10-12 years experience in a system engineer or a similar role, system requirements management and verification & validation procedure management and system requirements management tools.
  • System requirements management and verification & validation procedure management experiences in the V cycle are a must have.
  • Experience with system requirements management tools such as DOORs, Confluence, Jama or Codebeamer.
  • Experience with microcontrollers, processors, embedded systems, and real-time operating systems.
  • Experience in embedded software design is an asset.
  • Experience in embedded hardware design is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
  • Strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
  • Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
 
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
 

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
 
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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