Develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and evaluate autonomy software systems supporting machine perception, positioning, path planning, and control capabilities.
Analyze test, simulation, and field data to identify root causes, resolve complex technical issues, and improve overall autonomous system performance.
Collaborate with software, systems, and validation engineering teams to translate requirements into testable solutions and communicate technical results across global organizations.
What You Will Have
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Software Product Testing: 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.
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.
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Considerations For Top Candidates
Experience with autonomous vehicle, robotics, or mining automation systems, including system integration and validation activities.
Strong understanding of autonomy technologies such as path planning, perception, positioning, and machine control systems.
Experience working in Linux environments and supporting software-in-the-loop (SIL) or simulation-based testing.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues using data analysis and root cause investigation techniques.
Experience developing, integrating, or validating software for safety-critical systems in real-world or virtual test environments.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across software, systems, and test engineering teams in a global organization.
Experience in construction/mining industry preferred
Additional Information
This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available with this position.
This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range
$112,710.00 - $183,140.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates
November 15, 2026 - November 24, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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