Caterpillar Inc. · 3 hours ago
Autonomy Engineering Specialist
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $209K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building stronger, sustainable communities through innovation. The Autonomy Engineering Specialist will define robotic needs for businesses and provide technical leadership on complex solutions for robotics software development, testing, and validation processes.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participating in the processes of test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of robotics software
Applying new technologies to improve the capability of a portfolio of robotics software
Consulting on the integration issues of robotic software with existing infrastructure components and products
Leading in design, implementation, testing and release of software for robotic devices
Qualification
Required
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design
Demonstrates experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products
Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations
Explains design considerations for commercial database systems, operating systems and web
Displays experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product
Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs
Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture
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
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of 'big picture' thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Preferred
Proven experience in the development including but not limited to design, development and architecture of complex software solutions in C++
Leadership experience in effective communication to facilitate design reviews and decision making
Prior experience with design reviews, software programming and focus on quality in product development
Development experience on Radars or Camera systems
Experience supporting Robotics or Autonomous Vehicles preferred
Experience with Caterpillar Products
Functional Safety / Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) experience
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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