Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, IL
Salary: $97,530–$158,480 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 30, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 7 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $128k

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $135,500–$195,987 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $166k 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 131 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst

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The Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst serves as an onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground, supporting engineering, operations, and autonomous machine teams. This role involves managing and supporting wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure to enable connectivity for autonomous and connected-machine technologies. Key responsibilities include designing, deploying, and monitoring large-scale wireless environments, leading cybersecurity and vulnerability remediation, and managing infrastructure projects and vendors. The analyst will utilize spectrum analyzers, site survey tools, and diagnostic platforms to maintain towers, access points, and solar-powered assets. Required technical skills include knowledge of Cisco networking, wireless mesh, LTE/5G, microwave communications, and RF technologies. Candidates should also possess experience with PowerShell, Python, and OT environments to solve complex connectivity challenges within a large outdoor machine testing facility.

Skills

Cisco Private 5G LTE Wi-Fi Wireless Mesh Microwave RF Technologies Python PowerShell Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Spectrum Analyzers Site Survey Tools Drive-Test Tools OT Environments Network Infrastructure Systems Administration Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

Manage and support wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure including Wi-Fi, mesh, microwave, and private 5G technologies.
Enable and maintain connectivity for autonomous and remotely operated machine technologies.
Lead cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation, and compliance efforts across the proving ground.
Design, deploy, and monitor large-scale outdoor wireless network environments and infrastructure.
Develop network coverage strategies and RF spectrum utilization plans using diagnostic tools and spectrum analyzers.
Manage infrastructure projects, vendor relationships, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
Perform root cause analysis to improve the reliability of industrial networking equipment and communication devices.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or technical operations.
Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless technologies.
Proven project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the proving ground.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, testing, or industrial environments (preferred).
Knowledge of Cisco networking, wireless mesh, LTE/5G, microwave communications, and RF technologies (preferred).
Experience with autonomous/connected-machine technologies and OT environments (preferred).