Autonomy Systems Engineer – Construction Robotics Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Washington (IL)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 209,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
401(k) plan
HSA
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist to join the Surface Loading Autonomy team. You will provide technical leadership for integrating autonomy solutions with the base machine, including system-level integration, requirements definition, architectural alignment, hardware coordination, and test coordination.

The role involves hands-on engineering in both lab environments and on machines at proving grounds, with travel to Peoria, Illinois area and potential

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field – or commensurate industry experience.
  • Extensive experience as a Systems Integration or Design Engineer for robotics/autonomy projects.
  • Strong knowledge of AI concepts and problem-solving in applied environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of autonomy solutions with base machines (excavators, wheel loaders, trucks).
  • Design, architecture, implementation, testing, and release of autonomy/robotics systems.
  • Provide technical leadership across testing, verification, validation, and certification activities.
  • Mentor engineers and promote higher technical quality across teams.

Skills

AI concepts
System integration
Robotics knowledge
Leadership
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

LIDAR sensors
GNSS
HIL testing
Proving Ground testing

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist to join the Surface Loading Autonomy team. You will provide technical leadership for integrating autonomy solutions with the base machine, including system-level integration, requirements definition, architectural alignment, hardware coordination, and test coordination.

The role involves hands-on engineering in both lab environments and on machines at proving grounds, with travel to Peoria, Illinois area and potential

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