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Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

. Integrate autonomy solutions with base machines .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrating autonomous solutions with base machines, focusing on system architecture, validation, and troubleshooting within the construction and mining industries. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver autonomous features and communicate technical risks effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Systems EngineeringAutonomous Systems IntegrationExperience with CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2Knowledge of Vision Systems (Camera, Lidar, Radar)Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

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Hard Skills
Systems IntegrationFunctional TestingValidationTechnical Requirements DecompositionElectrical Systems KnowledgeAutonomous System Control ArchitecturesProduction Product DevelopmentTroubleshootingDocumentation and TraceabilityCustomer Requirement Analysis
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
GNSSIMUOnboard Electronics SystemsSurface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions
Industry Keywords
ConstructionMiningExcavatorsWheel LoadersArticulated TrucksAutonomy Ecosystem

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Integrate autonomy solutions with base machines
  • Help define requirements and system architecture for autonomous machine systems
  • Work with onboard electronics systems in lab and on-machine environments
  • Coordinate with teams to implement, validate, and demonstrate autonomous solutions on machines
  • Apply autonomous system solutions to Excavators, Wheel Loaders, and Articulated Trucks
  • Work with Machine Development teams to deliver machine autonomous features
  • Lead or support system integration, functional testing, and validation
  • Triage and troubleshoot issues
  • Coordinate activities among autonomy development, machine development, machine system development, and validation teams
  • Decompose customer requirements into system-level requirements
  • Document and maintain traceability of system architecture, design decisions, and success criteria
  • Serve as subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions
  • Communicate system readiness and technical risks to stakeholders
  • Communicate designs, tradeoffs, project goals, and progress to teams, leadership, and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong professional experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development
  • Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development
  • Knowledge and experience with autonomous systems and hardware, including vision systems (e.g. Camera, Lidar, and Radar), GNSS, and IMU
  • Knowledge of on machine electrical systems and best practices, including harnessing and wiring
  • Experience with CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2
  • Strong working knowledge of the Autonomy ecosystem in mining or construction, or other autonomous system control system architectures
  • Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support
  • Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements
  • Experience in Construction or Mining industry preferred
  • Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, and/or Articulated Trucks preferred
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position
  • This position requires working onsite five days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Relocation is available for this position