SENIOR AUTONOMY ENGINEER

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Ina (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Bonus program

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead safety-focused development for mining and construction machines. You will champion functional safety and define system requirements while guiding cross-functional teams through integration and validation processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering in embedded systems, real-time software, and robotics with travel up to 25% and relocation support. Location: Mossville IL, USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or CS.
• Mining/Construction industry experience is required.
• Proven engineering experience as a Software Engineer with requirements.
• Software development experience for machine applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems development and testing across engineering disciplines focusing on safety.
• Champion FuSa and SOTIF for new designs and processes.
• Develop machine safety systems to standards including documentation, design, coding, product quality, and validation.
• Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct system validation through lab and field testing.
• Operate HIL benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded software

C++ programming

Real-time systems

Robotics basics

Software debugging

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Robotics/EE/ME/CE/CS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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.

Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. As a Senior Autonomy Engineer, you'll focus and collaborate with team members to develop new safety detect features for mining and construction machines that provide critical value to our customers. Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems by selecting the right approach and bringing those solutions to production.

What You Will Do:

• Lead systems development and testing across multiple engineering disciplines focusing on safety and performance.
• Champion functional safety (FuSa) and safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF) new designs and the associated processes to achieve them.
• Develop machine safety systems to all standards including documentation, design, coding, product quality, and validation
• Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs
• Collaborate with team members to execute on goals
• Define and manage system requirements and architecture documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct system validation through lab and field testing.
• Support camera and radar calibration, ISO compliance, and VR analysis.
• Operate HIL benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

What You Will Have:

Problem Solving:

• Working knowledge in automotive, machine, or industrial embedded network communication software development fields.
• Capable of developing and executing a data acquisition plan for detect radar and camera sensors.
• Ability to execute projects and optimize development strategies based on a large repository of data.
• Familiarization with core robotics principles.

Software Development Life Cycle:

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code across the full stack.
• Skilled in debugging, testing, and deploying software in production environments.

Programming:

• Skilled at programming in C++.
• Proficient in object-oriented design and software architecture.
• Knowledgeable in real-time systems and embedded programming.
• Comfortable working with version control tools like Git.

Skills Based Attributes Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Mining / Construction Industry experience required.
• Proven engineering experience as a Software Engineer working with requirements.
• Software development experience for machine applications preferred.

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 25% travel.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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.

Posting Dates:

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.

Locations:

MOSSVILLE, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA