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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
Caterpillar currently has
131 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$128,470–$190,176
across 124 roles with salary data.
The Autonomy Application Architect owns vehicle-level solutions for autonomous machines, leading a team of autonomy engineers to design and implement systems that perform real-world tasks. The role involves managing the full lifecycle from requirements to production, including identifying state-of-the-art technology, performing risk and benefit analyses, and executing phased delivery plans starting with simulation. Key responsibilities include decomposing complex customer requirements into actionable technical activities and triaging system-level issues. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and demonstrate expertise in autonomous systems, specifically within mining or construction contexts like the Caterpillar Command ecosystem. Required skills include C++, Python, and Linux development, alongside familiarity with SiL and HiL test methods, functional safety frameworks, and SOTIF for development and validation.
Autonomous Systems
ROS2
CAN
Ethernet
Lidar
Radar
GNSS
IMU
System Architecture
Systems Integration
Vision Systems
Edge Computing
Electrical Systems
Validation
Robotics
System Engineering
System Architecture
Electronic Interfaces
Machine Control Hardware
Product Design
I/O Requirements
Field Trials
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering