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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Autonomy Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to creating sustainable communities and innovating in their field. The Autonomy Validation Engineer position involves developing, testing, and troubleshooting autonomy software systems for autonomous machines, with a strong focus on quality and collaboration with other engineers.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

The position's responsibilities include a strong quality focus on thorough test planning and execution
Thorough documentation and communication of issues is a must
Advanced data analysis and systems analysis efforts and skills are needed to help troubleshoot complex issues from test or customer sites, and to examine information from test sites to improve overall systems performance
Good communication is expected for technical status updates, test plan reviews, and when working closely with other autonomy validation engineers, support teams and product support
Keeping up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs is essential and requires continuous learning through self/internet study, as well as interaction with other autonomous engineers through conferences and papers

Qualification

Software Product TestingTechnical TroubleshootingAutonomous Systems ExperienceVector Tools ExperienceLinux Operating SystemIndustry KnowledgeProblem Solving

Required

Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements
Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation
The position's responsibilities include a strong quality focus on thorough test planning and execution. Thorough documentation and communication of issues is a must
Advanced data analysis and systems analysis efforts and skills are needed to help troubleshoot complex issues from test or customer sites, and to examine information from test sites to improve overall systems performance
Good communication is expected for technical status updates, test plan reviews, and when working closely with other autonomy validation engineers, support teams and product support
Keeping up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs is essential and requires continuous learning through self/internet study, as well as interaction with other autonomous engineers through conferences and papers

Preferred

Experience with autonomous systems and on-machine validation
Experience with Vector tools (CANape and CANalyzer)
Linux operating system experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineers or related field

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.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.51B
Key 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

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George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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