Caterpillar Inc. · 18 hours ago
Lead Control Systems Engineer
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $193K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Lead Control Systems Engineer will design and deliver advanced embedded control system features, guiding the development process and leading a team to enhance machine performance through innovative control solutions.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gather product and system requirements to further specify and document control system requirements
Design embedded control systems to meet functional and system requirements. This may involve improving existing features or innovating new ones. Designs will support strategic architectural initiatives like Autosar, modularity, standard interfaces and reuse
Lead the implementation, testing and delivery of software components to meet design specifications with strong quality assurance. Core functions are all model-based implementations in Simulink. Test methods include Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop and on-machine environments
Lead a team of software architects to enable a large team (30+) with common methods, tools and processes. Responsibilities include software development process, infrastructure (i.e. content organization and management in GIT), documentation best practices, coding standards and reviews, standard testing methods, releasing, workflow tracking tools, quality tracking and reporting, etc
Provide technical advice to developers and represent team in division-wide initiatives
Qualification
Required
Gather product and system requirements to further specify and document control system requirements
Design embedded control systems to meet functional and system requirements. This may involve improving existing features or innovating new ones. Designs will support strategic architectural initiatives like Autosar, modularity, standard interfaces and reuse
Lead the implementation, testing and delivery of software components to meet design specifications with strong quality assurance. Core functions are all model-based implementations in Simulink. Test methods include Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop and on-machine environments
Lead a team of software architects to enable a large team (30+) with common methods, tools and processes. Responsibilities include software development process, infrastructure (i.e. content organization and management in GIT), documentation best practices, coding standards and reviews, standard testing methods, releasing, workflow tracking tools, quality tracking and reporting, etc
Provide technical advice to developers and represent team in division-wide initiatives
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project
Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within
Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance
Problem Solving: 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
Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
Preferred
BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Demonstrated delivery of real-time embedded control systems software with MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow for automotive or machine (mobile equipment) applications
Well-versed in GIT configuration management tool
Proficiency with AUTOSAR and generating AUTOSAR-compliant code from Simulink
Experience with requirements, software specification, and workflow management
Knowledge of software testing methods like Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop
Understanding of CAN and J1939 data link protocols
Familiarity with Vector tools like Network Interfaces, CANape and CANalyzer
Experience leading and mentoring engineers on a software development team
Exposure to vehicle or machine systems like engines, transmissions and implements
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
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
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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