Senior Autonomy Engineer

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. As a Senior Autonomy Engineer, you’ll focus and collaborate with team members to develop new safety detect features for mining and construction machines that provide critical value to our customers. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach and bringing those solutions to production.
What You Will Do:
Lead systems development and testing across multiple engineering disciplines focusing on safety and performance.
Champion functional safety (FuSa) and safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF) new designs and the associated processes to achieve them.
Develop machine safety systems to all standards including documentation, design, coding, product quality, and validation
Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs
Collaborate with team members to execute on goals
Define and manage system requirements and architecture documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
Conduct system validation through lab and field testing.
Support camera and radar calibration, ISO compliance, and VR analysis.
Operate HIL benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
What You Will Have:
Problem Solving:
Working knowledge in automotive, machine, or industrial embedded network communication software development fields.
Capable of developing and executing a data acquisition plan for detect radar and camera sensors.
Ability to execute projects and optimize development strategies based on a large repository of data
Familiarization with core robotics principles
Software Development Life Cycle:
Strong understanding of software engineering principles
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code across the full stack
Skilled in debugging, testing, and deploying software in production environments
Programming:
Skilled at programming in C++
Proficient in object-oriented design and software architecture
Knowledgeable in real-time systems and embedded programming
Comfortable working with version control tools like Git
Skills Based Attributes
Considerations For Top Candidates:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Mining / Construction Industry experience required.
Proven engineering experience as a Software Engineer working with requirements.
Software development experience for machine applications preferred
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position will require up to 25% travel
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Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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