Systems Engineer 3

Purple Hires Inc; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 to join the Automation & Autonomy Engineering team in Mossville, IL. The role focuses on developing and integrating advanced technologies for heavy equipment and autonomous machine applications.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in systems engineering, hardware/software integration, embedded control, and sensor tech, delivering robust solutions from concept through validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering development experience (3+ years with a Master's degree).
• Experience in systems engineering and product development.
• Strong experience developing, managing, and tracking engineering requirements.
• Experience integrating sensors, computing platforms, embedded hardware, and software.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering processes.
• Ability to read and interpret component drawings and wiring harness prints.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer and business requirements into system-level requirements.
• Decompose high-level automation and autonomy features into detailed functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain system requirements with complete traceability.
• Define system architecture, subsystem interfaces, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with software, controls, validation, machine systems, and digital engineering teams.
• Integrate hardware, embedded software, sensors, computing platforms, and control systems.
• Perform system integration activities and support feature development.
• Develop and maintain FMEA documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex system integration issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Track project schedules, technical risks, and engineering deliverables.
• Support system validation and testing in office and proving ground environments.
• Present technical designs, concepts, and engineering results during design reviews.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Sensor Integration

Embedded Systems

SDLC

CAN Networks

Ethernet Communication

ROS

FMEA

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CANape

Azure DevOps

Git

Wireshark

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer 3

Requisition ID: 101550-1 Location: Mossville, Illinois (Onsite)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer 3 to join Caterpillar's Automation & Autonomy Engineering team in Mossville, Illinois. This role focuses on developing and integrating advanced technologies for heavy-duty equipment and autonomous machine applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering, requirements development, hardware/software integration, embedded control systems, and sensor technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust automation solutions from concept through validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer and business requirements into system-level requirements.
• Decompose high-level automation and autonomy features into detailed functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain system requirements with complete traceability.
• Define system architecture, subsystem interfaces, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with software, controls, validation, machine systems, and digital engineering teams.
• Integrate hardware, embedded software, sensors, computing platforms, and control systems.
• Perform system integration activities and support feature development.
• Develop and maintain FMEA documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex system integration issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Track project schedules, technical risks, and engineering deliverables.
• Support system validation and testing in office and proving ground environments.
• Present technical designs, concepts, and engineering results during design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering development experience (3+ years with a Master's degree).
• Experience in systems engineering and product development.
• Strong experience developing, managing, and tracking engineering requirements.
• Experience integrating sensors, computing platforms, embedded hardware, and software.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering processes.
• Ability to read and interpret component drawings and wiring harness prints.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred:

• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Remote control systems
• Embedded electronic control systems
• CAN and Ethernet communication networks
• CANape
• Wireshark
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• Software debugging tools
• Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Sensor configuration and calibration (GPS, LiDAR, Radar, Cameras, IMU)
• FMEA development
• Mobile equipment systems
• Earthmoving equipment
• Agricultural equipment
• Industrial machinery
• Off-highway vehicle systems

Technical Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Requirements Management
• System Architecture
• Hardware & Software Integration
• Embedded Systems
• Sensor Integration
• Automation & Autonomy
• Functional Requirements Development
• FMEA
• CAN Networks
• Ethernet Communication
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• ROS
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• SDLC

Top 3 Required Skills

• Development and management of system requirements.
• Strong understanding of integrating sensors, computing platforms, and embedded software.
• Excellent troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis.