Senior Autonomy Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Mossville (IL)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 183,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Validation Engineer to develop, integrate, and test complex autonomy systems for autonomous mining trucks.

The role centers on System Integration and Validation at Caterpillar's virtual mine site and BB Test Track, with surrogate vehicles to confirm safety, performance, and customer value. Responsibilities include troubleshooting autonomy software, analyzing data for root causes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality autonomous

Qualifications

Experience validating autonomous, robotic, or automated vehicle systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Linux operating system experience.
Understanding of autonomy technologies such as path planning, perception, positioning, localization, or vehicle controls.
Experience executing system integration and validation activities in simulated or real-world environments.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience with data analysis and root cause investigation using test or field-generated data.
Proven ability to perform complex technical assignments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Execute system integration and validation activities for the Command for Hauling autonomous mining truck program.
Conduct testing at the BB Test Track using surrogate vehicles to validate autonomous system functionality, performance, and safety requirements.
Develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and evaluate autonomy software systems used on autonomous mining machines.
Analyze test and operational data to identify root causes, resolve complex technical issues, and improve overall system performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, software development, and testing teams to deliver high-quality autonomous solutions and communicate technical results.