Senior Autonomy & Motion Planning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Robotics Planning Engineer to design, develop, and validate planning software for autonomous machines.

You will create planning algorithms, APIs, and reusable components for navigation, motion, and task execution across multiple platforms, collaborating with autonomy, perception, controls, simulation, and software teams. The role emphasizes strong C++ development and Python for testing, with ROS experience and a passion for solving challenging robotics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous solutions with demonstrated technical expertise in complex software systems.
• Strong C++ development skills with proficiency in Python for algorithm development, testing, and automation.
• Experience interpreting system architectures, application designs, and technical specifications to deliver robust software solutions.
• Knowledge of robotics frameworks and middleware technologies, including Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex software through debugging, profiling, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience applying structured software engineering practices and contributing to maintainable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with autonomy, perception, controls, simulation, and software platform teams to define requirements and evaluate system performance.
• Design, implement, and optimize motion planning algorithms for autonomous systems in complex environments.
• Develop and maintain high-quality C++ libraries, interfaces, and planning frameworks.
• Support simulation, testing, and validation activities by analyzing field data for performance improvements.
• Contribute to scalable planning architectures adaptable to different machines and environments.
• Apply robotics and autonomy expertise to solve challenging engineering problems.

Skills

C++ development

Python programming

ROS

Robotics algorithms

Education

Robotics/Engineering degree

Tools

ROS

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Robotics Planning Engineer to design, develop, and validate planning software for autonomous machines.

You will create planning algorithms, APIs, and reusable components for navigation, motion, and task execution across multiple platforms, collaborating with autonomy, perception, controls, simulation, and software teams. The role emphasizes strong C++ development and Python for testing, with ROS experience and a passion for solving challenging robotics