Senior Autonomy Engineer: Localization & ROS Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship available

Up to 10% travel

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer focused on positioning and localization for autonomous systems.

You will prototype and bring to production robust localization algorithms using GNSS, IMU, perception data, and filtering techniques. You will develop production-quality C++ code, contribute to architecture and requirements, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver reliable autonomy capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, CS, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of robotics/autonomy experience with exposure to localization or navigation.
• Proven production-quality C++ software experience in robotics or real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and design localization algorithms for robust positioning.
• Develop production-quality C++ software with documentation, testing and validation.
• Implement and evaluate filters (e.g., Kalman) using GNSS, IMU, and perception data.
• Collaborate with teammates to design localization architecture and validate software.

Skills

C++

Python

Localization

Kalman filter

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/CS/EE

Tools

ROS

Git

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer focused on positioning and localization for autonomous systems.

You will prototype and bring to production robust localization algorithms using GNSS, IMU, perception data, and filtering techniques. You will develop production-quality C++ code, contribute to architecture and requirements, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver reliable autonomy capabilities.