Autonomy Validation Lead — Autonomous Systems SI&V

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Autonomy Validation Lead to drive system integration and validation for autonomous platforms at the Mossville, IL site. You will lead hardware and software integration efforts across multiple teams, develop comprehensive test plans, and ensure validation aligns with NPI milestones.

You will work with Systems and Product teams to manage risks, build dashboards, and push for timely issue resolution while maintaining a focus on producing robust, production-ready autonomous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience leading complex validation efforts across multi-team environments.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence for test/program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SI&V activities for autonomous platforms.
• Create and manage test plans; assign execution to multiple test teams.
• Track test execution, manage risks, resolve issues promptly.
• Develop dashboards and metrics to report validation status.
• Support bench design, build, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with Systems and Product teams on timelines and requirements.

Skills

System integration

Validation leadership

Test planning

Dashboard creation

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Confluence

HIL/SIL

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Autonomy Validation Lead to drive system integration and validation for autonomous platforms at the Mossville, IL site. You will lead hardware and software integration efforts across multiple teams, develop comprehensive test plans, and ensure validation aligns with NPI milestones.

You will work with Systems and Product teams to manage risks, build dashboards, and push for timely issue resolution while maintaining a focus on producing robust, production-ready autonomous