Senior Autonomy Positioning Engineer
Caterpillar
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $147,925–$235,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $192k for comparable roles.
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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 146 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $112,710–$183,140 across 139 roles with salary data.
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The Autonomy Positioning Engineer joins the technology team to develop software focused on positioning and localization for autonomous and semiautonomous systems. The role involves researching, designing, and prototyping algorithms that enable robust localization relative to terrain features and equipment. Daily responsibilities include writing production-quality C++ code, documenting designs, and validating software for functional safety. The engineer will implement filters using perception-based, inertial, and GNSS inputs while solving complex problems in state estimation. Required technical skills include fluency in Python, C++, and the Robot Operating System. Candidates should possess experience with SLAM, graph-optimization libraries, and Kalman filters. The work requires a strong foundation in 3D geometry, linear algebra, and statistical error modeling to solve real-world navigation and guidance challenges within the robotics domain.
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