Autonomy Systems Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, ILIrving, TX
Salary: $97,530–$158,480 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 19, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $175k

This role $128k

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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

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TL;DR · Autonomy Systems Engineer

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The Autonomy Systems Engineer joins the Surface Loading Autonomy team to develop next-generation autonomous machines for the construction industry. This role involves integrating autonomy solutions with base machines, including excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated trucks. Key responsibilities include defining requirements and system architecture, performing hands-on work in lab and machine environments, and coordinating with development teams to implement and validate autonomous solutions. The engineer must decompose customer requirements into technical specifications, manage documentation for design decisions, and troubleshoot issues. Required technical skills include experience with autonomous systems, vision systems like Lidar, Radar, and cameras, GNSS, IMU, and on-machine electrical systems. Proficiency with protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2 is essential for solving complex problems in construction autonomy and physical AI.

Skills

Autonomous Systems ROS2 CAN Ethernet Lidar Radar GNSS IMU System Architecture Systems Integration Vision Systems Edge Computing Electrical Systems Validation

What you'll do

Integrate autonomy solutions with base machine systems for excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated trucks.
Define requirements and system architecture for bringing autonomous machine systems together.
Lead system integration, functional tests, and validation activities in lab and on-machine environments.
Decompose complex customer requirements into achievable system-level technical requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues through systematic triage and technical analysis.
Document system architecture, design decisions, and success criteria to ensure traceability.
Communicate system readiness and technical risk trade-offs to stakeholders.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development.
Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development.
Knowledge and experience with autonomous systems and hardware, including vision systems (Camera, Lidar, Radar), GNSS, and IMU.
Knowledge of on-machine electrical systems and best practices, including harnessing and wiring.
Experience integrating autonomy systems protocols and software, including CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2.
Experience in the Construction or Mining industry (preferred).
Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, and/or Articulated Trucks (preferred).

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