Senior Perception Architect for Autonomous Systems

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a specialized engineer to own the front-end perception sensor system architecture for autonomous machine platforms.

You will select, evaluate, integrate, and validate sensors such as cameras, lidar, radar, IMU, GNSS to ensure reliable data streams for downstream services. This role requires collaboration across sensor suppliers, machine platform teams, and software groups to deliver safe, productive, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving.
• Expert knowledge of platform architecture to design roadmaps and end-user interfaces.
• Expert knowledge of data architecture and how to integrate diverse data resources.
• Clear, effective communications across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership to enlist others in achieving objectives and guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Define perception sensor selection and evaluation strategy across cameras, lidar, radar, IMU, GNSS, ultrasonic, and other sensing technologies.
• Own perception sensor integration architecture, including interfaces, driver software requirements, data stream readiness, startup behavior, configuration, health monitoring, diagnostics, and status reporting.
• Assess the existing Data Collection Kit to identify sensor coverage gaps, data quality issues, integration limitations, interface constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Identify and resolve sensing coverage gaps across the machine, including blind spots, field-of-view and range limitations, placement constraints, and data reliability risks.
• Define sensor mounting, electrical, network, cabling, packaging, environmental protection, and serviceability requirements to ensure sensors can be reliably integrated into machine platforms.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Platform Architecture

Data Architecture

Effective Communications

Organizational Leadership

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a specialized engineer to own the front-end perception sensor system architecture for autonomous machine platforms.

You will select, evaluate, integrate, and validate sensors such as cameras, lidar, radar, IMU, GNSS to ensure reliable data streams for downstream services. This role requires collaboration across sensor suppliers, machine platform teams, and software groups to deliver safe, productive, scalable solutions.