Autonomy Validation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced validation engineer to lead end‑to‑end system integration and validation for autonomous platforms. You will create and execute test plans, track progress, and drive risk management across multiple test teams.

The role involves developing dashboards for validation status, participating in retrospectives, and supporting bench design, build, and commissioning. Strong collaboration with Systems and Product teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Knowledge of mining technology trends, regulatory considerations, and industry practices.
• Experience with validation/test strategies for autonomous platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end system integration and validation (SI&V) activities for autonomous platforms.
• Create, manage, and maintain comprehensive test plans and assign execution to multiple test teams.
• Track test execution progress, manage risks, and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to provide clear visibility into validation status.
• Actively participate in escape retrospectives and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support teams with bench design, build, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate closely with Systems teams and Product teams on validation timelines and requirements.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Problem solving

Software testing

Azure DevOps/JIRA/Confluence

SIL/MIL/HIL

Programming

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end system integration and validation (SI&V) activities for autonomous platforms


• Create, manage, and maintain comprehensive test plans and assign execution to multiple test teams


• Track test execution progress, manage risks, and ensure timely issue resolution


• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to provide clear visibility into validation status


• Actively participate in escape retrospectives and drive corrective and preventive actions


• Support teams with bench design, build, and commissioning activities


• Collaborate closely with Systems teams and Product teams on validation timelines and requirements.

What You Have

• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of mining technology, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.


• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.


• Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements including application of workflow tools (ex. HP Quality Center, Azure DevOps).
  
  
  • Experience using Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, or Similar ALM Tools for test and program management.
  
  
  • Experience with SIL, MIL, and/or HIL concepts.
  
  
  
  


• Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, debug, troubleshoot software algorithms.


• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex validation efforts across multiple teams and environments.
  
  
  
  


• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.

Consideration For Top Candidates

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.


• Experience with design, development, validation, or product support role of complex autonomous vehicle systems


• Knowledge in iterative testing using agile methodologies. Understanding of V-model for verification & validation


• Experience with model-based simulation programs.


• Extensive experience with electrical systems including harness & electrical integration, interface and sensors.


• Advanced data analysis and systems analysis efforts and skills are needed to help troubleshoot complex issues from test or customer sites, and to examine information from test sites to improve overall systems performance.


• Good communication is expected for technical status updates, test plan reviews, and when working closely with other autonomy validation engineers, support teams and product support.


• Knowledge of AI concepts, technologies and methodologies to develop and implement/apply AI products in specific industry domain to achieve business goals.

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 20% travel

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $208,770.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.