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Vehicle Systems

The Vehicle Systems specialty provides hands on design and application of technology in power and vehicle systems.

There are opportunities for Vehicle Systems students in many fields:

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • User interface design
  • Research and Development
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
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The Vehicle Systems specialization supports the development of these key skills:

  • Systems engineering
  • Connecting power, automation, and data into smart vehicle systems
  • Cross functional troubleshooting
  • Test engineering

In addition to foundational courses in engineering, math, and science some key courses that Vehicle Systems students take include:

  • Vehicle power systems
  • Vehicle hydraulics
  • Vehicle electrical and control systems
  • Sensors and Instrumentation

It is a customizable path that can be tailored to each student’s interests and career trajectory.

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Potential Employers

  • John Deere Co
  • Polaris
  • National Instruments
  • Vermeer
  • Ford
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    Positions for Vehicle Systems graduates

    • Test and validation engineer
    • Design engineer
    • Systems engineer
    • Process supervisor
    • Project manager
    • R&D technologist

Want to learn more?

Contact Aaron Leppert, academic advisor at aleppert@iastate.edu or Dr. Bailey Adams, assistant professor at adamsba@iastate.edu with questions about the Vehicle Systems option in the Agricultural Engineering major.