Autonomy Validation Engineer - Mining Robotics (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, etc

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer - Autonomy Scalability (2nd Shift) to advance autonomous mining truck systems in a modern validation environment. You will execute SI&V in virtual mine and SIL settings, troubleshoot complex issues, and help ensure safety and performance across global teams.

Based at Mossville, IL, the role requires second shift work, onsite presence five days a week, and travel up to 10%. Relocation and visa sponsorship are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicle, robotics, or mining automation systems, including system integration and validation activities.
• Strong understanding of autonomy technologies such as path planning, perception, positioning, and machine control systems.
• Experience working in Linux environments and supporting software-in-the-loop (SIL) or simulation-based testing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues using data analysis and root cause investigation techniques.
• Experience developing, integrating, or validating software for safety-critical systems in real-world or virtual test environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute system integration and validation activities for autonomous mining truck systems within Caterpillar's Command for Hauling program.
• Perform testing in Caterpillar's scalability lab and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to validate system functionality, safety, and performance requirements.
• Develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and evaluate autonomy software systems supporting machine perception, positioning, path planning, and control capabilities.
• Analyze test, simulation, and field data to identify root causes, resolve complex technical issues, and improve overall autonomous system performance.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and validation engineering teams to translate requirements into testable solutions and communicate technical results across global organizations.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Software product testing

Problem solving

Autonomy/robotics experience

Linux environments

Tools

Linux

SIL testing

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer - Autonomy Scalability (2nd Shift) to advance autonomous mining truck systems in a modern validation environment. You will execute SI&V in virtual mine and SIL settings, troubleshoot complex issues, and help ensure safety and performance across global teams.

Based at Mossville, IL, the role requires second shift work, onsite presence five days a week, and travel up to 10%. Relocation and visa sponsorship are available.