Senior Validation Engineer - Autonomous Mining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

The role centers on system integration and validation at Caterpillar's BB Test Track, with surrogate-vehicle testing, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety and performance. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience validating autonomous or robotic platforms, strong Linux skills, and the ability to work with

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.

Skills

Linux

Path planning

Localization

Perception

Vehicle controls

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Collaboration

Job description

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

The role centers on system integration and validation at Caterpillar's BB Test Track, with surrogate-vehicle testing, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety and performance. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience validating autonomous or robotic platforms, strong Linux skills, and the ability to work with