Senior Autonomy Engineer: Localization & Robotics (C++/ROS)

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer in Irving, TX to advance localization and positioning for autonomous and semiautonomous systems.

You will prototype and bring to production algorithms using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs, writing high-quality production code and solving real-world problems with your team. You will collaborate on design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation across the localization stack, while mentoring teammates and ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in robotics/autonomous solutions.
• Proficient in C++ with production-quality software experience.
• Knowledge of localization, navigation, and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and design of localization algorithms and software.
• Develop production-quality C++ software with documentation, coding, testing, and validation.
• Contribute to requirements and architecture design for localization systems.
• Support functional safety software design and validation processes.
• Mentor localization team members to achieve goals.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Localization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics/EE/CS

Master’s degree in Robotics/EE/CS

PhD in Robotics/CS

Tools

ROS

Kalman Filtering

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer in Irving, TX to advance localization and positioning for autonomous and semiautonomous systems.

You will prototype and bring to production algorithms using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs, writing high-quality production code and solving real-world problems with your team. You will collaborate on design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation across the localization stack, while mentoring teammates and ensuring