Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar

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On-site
Location
Washington, ILIrving, TX
Salary
$128,470–$208,770 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 26, 2026
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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 · Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist

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The Senior Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist joins the Surface Loading Autonomy team to develop next-generation autonomous machines for the construction industry. This role provides technical and project leadership for integrating autonomy solutions with base machines, including excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated trucks. Key responsibilities include requirements definition, architectural alignment, hardware coordination, and leading hands-on engineering in lab and proving ground environments. The specialist will build and deploy systems using artificial intelligence, edge computing, and robotics, specifically focusing on planning, perception, positioning, and controls. Required skills include troubleshooting software and hardware, analyzing logs, and utilizing sensors like LIDAR, GNSS, GPS, and radar. The work addresses the complex challenge of creating intelligent machines capable of perceiving dynamic jobsites to support safer, more productive operations.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Systems Integration Edge Computing LIDAR GNSS GPS Radar HIL Perception Planning Controls Positioning Hardware Coordination Verification Validation Simulation

What you'll do

  • Lead the design, architecture, implementation, and release of autonomy and robotics systems for construction machinery.
  • Define system requirements and make high-level architectural trade-off decisions for autonomous solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership for functional testing, verification, validation, and certification activities.
  • Integrate new technologies to improve the capability and robustness of autonomous systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software, hardware, and application issues in development and production environments.
  • Manage projects by balancing time, cost, quality, and risk while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts, risks, and readiness to engineers, stakeholders, and leadership.
  • Conduct hands-on engineering, development, and validation of autonomous solutions in lab and proving ground environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or commensurate industry experience.
  • Strong professional experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
  • Strong knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, technologies, and methods.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software, hardware, and application problems using logs and diagnostic tools.
  • Experience leading requirements generation, system architectural trade-offs, and technical leadership for testing and certification.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and risks clearly to engineers, stakeholders, and leadership.
  • Extensive experience as a Systems Integration or Design Engineer supporting robotics, autonomous, or semi-autonomous systems (preferred).
  • Experience with radars, LIDAR, GNSS, GPS, field testing, HIL, or construction/mining industries (preferred).

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