Caterpillar Inc. · 42 minutes ago
Senior Autonomy Engineer
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $183K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and engineering, committed to building sustainable communities. The Senior Autonomy Engineer will lead systems development and testing for safety and performance in automation technology for mining and construction machines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead systems development and testing across multiple engineering disciplines focusing on safety and performance
Champion functional safety (FuSa) and safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF) new designs and the associated processes to achieve them
Develop machine safety systems to all standards including documentation, design, coding, product quality, and validation
Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs
Collaborate with team members to execute on goals
Define and manage system requirements and architecture documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions
Conduct system validation through lab and field testing
Support camera and radar calibration, ISO compliance, and VR analysis
Operate HIL benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution
Working knowledge in automotive, machine, or industrial embedded network communication software development fields
Capable of developing and executing a data acquisition plan for detect radar and camera sensors
Ability to execute projects and optimize development strategies based on a large repository of data
Familiarization with core robotics principles
Strong understanding of software engineering principles
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code across the full stack
Skilled in debugging, testing, and deploying software in production environments
Skilled at programming in C++
Proficient in object-oriented design and software architecture
Knowledgeable in real-time systems and embedded programming
Comfortable working with version control tools like Git
Lead systems development and testing across multiple engineering disciplines focusing on safety and performance
Champion functional safety (FuSa) and safety of the intended functionality (SOTIF) new designs and the associated processes to achieve them
Develop machine safety systems to all standards including documentation, design, coding, product quality, and validation
Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs
Collaborate with team members to execute on goals
Define and manage system requirements and architecture documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions
Conduct system validation through lab and field testing
Support camera and radar calibration, ISO compliance, and VR analysis
Operate HIL benches and manage tasks using Azure DevOps
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Benefits
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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