System Engineer for Remote Control System

Introduction about EARTHBRAIN

EARTHBRAIN is a strategic startup that spun out of Komatsu Ltd. Komatsu is the world's second-largest multinational construction equipment manufacturer and is responsible for the development, marketing, and distribution of Smart Construction.

We are excited to bring Smart Construction solutions and services to the North American market. Smart Construction has already deployed at over 15,000 job sites across Japan and is used in over 27 countries around the world.

EARTHBRAIN’s mission is to digitally transform the job site using Smart Construction technology to streamline the construction process through automation and provide earthmoving contractors increased collaboration, efficiency, productivity, and safety.

What we do:

Using Smart Construction, we’re able to extract previously untapped value with our revolutionary digital transformation solutions and services. It's time to start working smarter, not harder.

• We create a digital twin to visualize the jobsite;
• We run multiple simulations to create the optimal workplan;
• We guide and/or control equipment and resources based on the digital workplan;
• We monitor jobsite progress remotely and digitally;
• We continue to further optimize the workplan based on jobsite progress and remove future issue;

Introduction about the role

You will lead the requirements definition, functional design, and system design for the remote operation solution of construction machinery currently under development.

Position details:

• Defining requirements and designing architecture for remote operation solutions
• Developing remote control systems using video transmission and processing technologies
• Prototyping and validating the above system designs
• Leading agile development as the Product Owner of the development team
• Coordinating and collaborating with external vendors and partner companies
• Planning development, testing, and operations based on the roadmap, and managing schedules
• Designing UX/UI to improve end-user operational efficiency and working closely with designers

Mandatory requirements:

• Understanding of real-time transmission technologies for high-resolution video
• Experience in designing and implementing remote operation systems for automobiles, construction machinery, or robots
• Experience in requirements analysis, system design, and testing

Nice to have:

Candidates who possess any of the following are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, sales teams, and end users
• Project management skills and experience in team leadership
• Development experience in the construction machinery or automotive industries
• Experience participating in automation or digital transformation (DX) projects
• Experience in developing object detection, tracking, or obstacle recognition technologies (using OpenCV, TensorFlow, YOLO, etc.)
• Experience in software design and development (Python, C++)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge and development experience in networking and wireless communication technologies
• Experience in developing web applications
• Familiarity with streaming protocols such as RTSP/RTMP, WebRTC
• Ability to create, review, and share technical documentation

The type of person we are looking for:

• Motivated to solve social issues
• Highly curious and proactive in learning new technologies and knowledge
• Finds purpose in taking on bold challenges that transform industry norms
• Eager to contribute to software development that creates global value originating from Japan
• Interested in developing products that integrate both hardware and software
• Confident in logical thinking and problem-solving abilities