Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Mossville, IL to develop embedded software for diesel engine control systems. You will handle configuration, integration, and testing across ECUs and HIL/SIL/MIL environments, ensuring robust software delivery.
The role requires collaboration with controls engineers, experience in real-time development, and a strong focus on quality, safety, and lifecycle processes. Relocation and onsite work are available.
Qualifications
- Requires degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
- Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS is a plus.
- Experience with dSPACE, Git, Trace32, CANalyzer, MATLAB, CAN/J1939 etc. is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for diesel engine control systems, including configuration, integration, build and testing.
- Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate MATLAB/Simulink algorithms.
- Support software deployment to target hardware and ECUs; perform verification and validation activities.
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Advanced Power Technologies (APT) defines and delivers Caterpillar’s next generation of power system technologies. The organization leads product strategy, long term technology roadmaps, and lifecycle leadership for advanced power, electrification, electronic controls, software, and energy solutions across the entire range of Power and Energy applications.
APT integrates hardware, software, and digital services to deliver scalable, reliable, and future‑ready power solutions. Partnering closely with product groups, engineering, and global delivery teams, APT balances near‑term business execution with long‑term technology leadership—enabling best in class electronics quality, fast response to market changes, differentiated customer value through vertical integration, improved uptime, and sustainable power systems across Caterpillar’s Power and Energy product portfolio.
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Caterpillar, you will develop embedded software for electronics control systems supporting diesel engine programs. Areas of responsibility include configuration, integration, build and testing of embedded software on diesel engine systems; testing software for embedded electronic control systems includes requirements development and verification of software in a bench environment as well as troubleshooting software or system defects.
This role requires experience in embedded systems, real-time software development, controls integration, and software lifecycle processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with systems and controls engineers driving the delivery of high‑quality, production‑ready software.
- Perform Software requirements analysis to support the development of embedded software features.
- Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate algorithms developed in MATLAB®/Simulink®.
- Perform software configuration and building of flash files.
- Define and develop software in the loop test scripts.
- Set-up and configuration of test bench hardware & software.
- Integrate software components, libraries, and auto‑generated code into deployable software images and flash files.
- Configure and manage software builds using embedded development toolchains.
- Integrate calibration, configuration, and parameter datasets into embedded control applications.
- Support software deployment to target hardware platforms and production ECUs.
- Develop comprehensive software test plans, validation procedures, and verification strategies.
- Execute software unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
- Support Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL), Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL), and Model‑in‑the‑Loop (MIL) testing activities.
- Analyze test results and implement corrective actions as required.
- Verify compliance with functional, performance, and safety requirements.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve complex software defects and system integration issues.
- Perform root cause analysis of software, controls, and system‑level failures.
- Utilize debugging and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot embedded applications.
- Support field issue resolution and continuous software improvement initiatives.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non‑functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Experience with the following: dSPACE, Git, Trace 32 Debugger, CANalyzer, Cat Electronic Technician (ET), Matlab, C, and Python, CAN/SAE J1939
- Experience working with and troubleshooting electrical systems
- Prior work experience with diesel engine and/or machine software development
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part‑time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
October 14, 2026 - October 28, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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