Caterpillar Inc. · 6 hours ago
Autonomy Engineer
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $158K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in engineering and technology, focused on building sustainable communities. As an Autonomy Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software related to positioning and localization for autonomous systems, collaborating with team members to create and implement algorithms that enable robust localization in various environments.
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Responsibilities
Research and design of localization algorithms and software
Develop production quality C++ software including design, documentation, coding, product quality, and validation
Support requirements generation and architecture decisions and tradeoffs for the localization architecture
Support functional safety software design and validation process
Collaborate with localization team members to execute on goals
Qualification
Required
Excellency in C++
Fluency in Python
Strong engineering practices, debugging/profiling skills
Applies structured programming techniques to structured environments
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems
Identifies common issues, problems, and considerations for each phase of the life cycle
Interprets product development plans and functional documentation
Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems
Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting
Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used
Preferred
Experience with localization including Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) type approaches, utilization of graph-optimization libraries, and overall state estimation
Experience implementing filtering solutions including Error State, Kalman and Extended Kalman
Knowledge of Inertial Measurement technology and Inertial Based Navigation and/or Guidance Systems
Knowledge of robotics and frameworks such as Robot Operating System (ROS)
Strong foundation in mathematics and fundamentals (3D geometry, linear algebra)
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
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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
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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