Senior Connectivity System Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 11, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $141k
$100k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $145,000–$215,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 140 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,389–$183,140 across 131 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Connectivity System Engineer

As a Connectivity System Senior Engineer within the Advanced Power Technologies team, you will design, develop, and validate end-to-end telematics systems and software solutions for Power and Energy customers. You will be responsible for creating digital information systems that facilitate seamless data flow from connected assets to enterprise and cloud-based platforms across industries like Oil & Gas and Marine. Your daily work involves gathering requirements, translating business needs into technical specifications, and developing automated test solutions using Python and other scripting tools. You will also build test harnesses and resolve system-level issues across hardware, software, and communication interfaces. Key technical competencies include experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus, J1939, and TCP/IP, along with proficiency in HIL testing platforms like dSPACE and FAST, and diagnostic tools including Wireshark and CANalyzer.

What you'll do

  • Design and validate end-to-end telematics systems and software features for Power and Energy customers.
  • Develop solutions that connect physical assets to enterprise and cloud-based applications.
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications by gathering and documenting customer requirements.
  • Create, execute, and manage test plans and procedures for telematics systems and connected products.
  • Build automated test solutions using Python and other scripting tools to improve testing efficiency.
  • Diagnose and resolve system-level issues across hardware, software, and communication interfaces.
  • Produce technical documentation, user guides, and training materials for customer-facing use.
  • Support field installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer and dealer locations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and simplify information for various audiences.
  • Knowledge of tools and techniques for identifying and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems.
  • Proficiency in requirement analysis to elicit and record business functionality for software development projects.
  • Knowledge of product testing approaches to design and execute strategies ensuring quality at all manufacturing stages.
  • Experience with industrial protocols, control systems, and networking technologies (Modbus, Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, TCP/IP, J1939, RS485) (preferred).
  • Knowledge of telematics, connected products, and industrial communication systems (preferred).
  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, dSPACE, FAST, CANalyzer, Cat ET, Wireshark, or PuTTY (preferred).

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