Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer – Construction Robotics

Caterpillar Brazil

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 209,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist to drive the next generation of autonomous construction machines. You will lead integration of autonomy solutions with base machines and coordinate hardware, software, and validation efforts.

The role demands deep expertise in AI, robotics, and systems engineering, with on-site work and significant collaboration across engineering teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or related field required.
  • Extensive experience in autonomy, robotics, or related field with hardware/software integration.
  • Strong ability to lead technical reviews and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

  • Apply autonomous system solutions to construction machines (excavators, loaders, trucks).
  • Lead design, architecture, implementation, testing, and release of autonomy systems.
  • Influence requirements generation and system trade-offs.
  • Provide technical leadership across testing, verification, validation, and certification.
  • Integrate new technologies to improve autonomy capabilities.
  • Mentor engineers and coordinate lab and field testing.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Product Design
Problem Solving
Technical Troubleshooting
Communicating Complex Concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist to drive the next generation of autonomous construction machines. You will lead integration of autonomy solutions with base machines and coordinate hardware, software, and validation efforts.

The role demands deep expertise in AI, robotics, and systems engineering, with on-site work and significant collaboration across engineering teams and suppliers.

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