Autonomy Localization Engineer — Real-World Robotics, Onsite

Caterpillar Brazil; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite five days a week

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Development Engineer to advance localization algorithms for autonomous and semiautonomous systems. You will develop production-grade C++ software, prototype algorithms, and validate localization pipelines using perception, inertial, and GNSS data.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to safety-critical software and architecture decisions while ensuring robust real-world performance at Mossville IL or Irving TX offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• Experience with localization including SLAM approaches and state estimation.

Responsibilities

• Research and design of localization algorithms and software.
• Develop production quality C++ software with validation.
• Support architecture design for localization and functional safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Software lifecycle

C++ programming

Python programming

Debugging

Structured programming

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

ROS

Kalman filters

SLAM

Graph optimization

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Autonomy Development Engineer to advance localization algorithms for autonomous and semiautonomous systems. You will develop production-grade C++ software, prototype algorithms, and validate localization pipelines using perception, inertial, and GNSS data.

You will collaborate across teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to safety-critical software and architecture decisions while ensuring robust real-world performance at Mossville IL or Irving TX offices.