Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, ILIrving, TX
Salary: $112,710–$183,140 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 26, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $148k

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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 135 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer

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The Senior 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 various development teams to implement and validate autonomous solutions. The successful candidate will manage issue resolution through triage, decompose customer requirements into technical specifications, and ensure clear documentation of design decisions. Required technical skills include experience with vision systems like Lidar, Radar, and GNSS, as well as IMU, CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2 protocols. The work addresses the complex challenge of creating intelligent machines capable of perceiving and navigating dynamic jobsites.

Skills

Autonomous Systems ROS2 CAN Ethernet Lidar Radar GNSS IMU Edge Computing AI System Architecture Vision Systems Simulation

What you'll do

Integrate autonomy solutions and technologies into construction machines like excavators and wheel loaders.
Define requirements and system architecture for integrating autonomous machine systems with onboard electronics.
Lead system integration, functional testing, and validation activities in both lab and machine environments.
Decompose complex customer requirements into achievable system-level technical requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues through systematic triage.
Document system architecture, design decisions, and success criteria to ensure team alignment.
Communicate system readiness and technical risks to stakeholders at multiple levels.
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).
Strong professional experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development (preferred).
Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development (preferred).
Experience in the Construction or Mining industry (preferred).
Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, and/or Articulated Trucks (preferred).
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.
Integration of autonomy systems protocols and software including experience with CAN, Ethernet, and ROS2.

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