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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Software Test Engineer - Embedded Software - 123953
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
As a Software Test Engineer – Embedded Software for John Deere's Construction & Forestry (C&F) division in Dubuque, IA you will:
- Support a global team of Embedded Software and Electronics developers working to meet the technology demands of our customers
- Execute the validation and verification processes for John Deere Construction products, with a specific emphasis on embedded software and controls.
- Analyze and approve software requirements
- Design and execute test plans for emerging technologies
- Plan, coordinate, and perform testing on machine, in simulated environments, or on a bench
- Develop test automation tools, test cases, and scripts for automated testing
- Work with the system and software engineers to resolve issues found during testing
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills to resolve technical problems such as troubleshooting software, electrical, and/or mechanical issues
- Understanding of real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software interactions
- Knowledge of vehicle communication networks and diagnostics, including CAN/J1939 protocols
- Demonstrated project leadership and decision making
- Ability to work in a self-directed mode
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with systems, product design, validation, and vehicle engineering teams
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%
- Experience in software testing such as unit testing, software automation, Hardware-in-Loop, Software-in-Loop, Model-in-Loop, black box, etc.
- Experience with electrical hardware, software, and their interaction with mechanical systems
- Experience developing tools in Python
- Experience developing embedded software (design or test) including C/C++
- Experience developing control systems (design or test) in MATLAB Simulink or similar
- Experience with automotive/aviation/off road mobile equipment software development (design or test)
- Experience with technology solutions used in the construction industry, such as grade control and GNSS, telematics, etc.
- Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Software, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering with a Computer Science minor, or equivalent
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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Skills Required
- Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting software, electrical, and mechanical issues
- Understanding of real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software interactions
- Knowledge of vehicle communication networks and diagnostics, including CAN/J1939 protocols
- Project leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed mode
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
- Experience with software testing, automation, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Model-in-the-Loop, or black-box testing
- Experience with electrical hardware, software, and mechanical system interaction
- Experience developing tools in Python
- Experience developing embedded software using C or C++
- Experience developing control systems using MATLAB Simulink or similar tools
- Experience with automotive, aviation, off-road, or mobile equipment software development
- Experience with construction technology such as grade control, GNSS, or telematics
- Familiarity with construction, forestry, or agricultural off-road equipment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience in electrical, computer, software, systems, or mechanical engineering, or computer science
- Must be at least 18 years old
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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