Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 28, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $147,200–$179,062 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $163k 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 · Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer joins the Advanced Power Technologies team to develop embedded software for electronics control systems supporting diesel engine programs. This role involves performing software requirements analysis, integrating algorithms developed in MATLAB/Simulink, and managing software builds using embedded development toolchains. The engineer will build and test software in bench environments, perform root cause analysis on system-level failures, and support deployment to production ECUs. Key responsibilities include executing unit, integration, and regression testing across MIL, SIL, and HIL platforms. Required skills include experience in real-time software development, controls integration, and software lifecycle processes. Candidates should possess proficiency in C, Python, Git, dSPACE, Trace 32 Debugger, CANalyzer, and CAN/SAE J1939 to solve complex technical challenges within diesel engine and machine software development.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Perform software requirements analysis to support the development of embedded software features.
  • Integrate algorithms developed in MATLAB/Simulink into embedded software components.
  • Configure and manage software builds using embedded development toolchains to create flash files.
  • Develop and execute test scripts for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve complex software defects and system integration issues using debugging tools.
  • Perform root cause analysis on software, controls, and system-level failures.
  • Verify software compliance with functional, performance, and safety requirements.
  • Support software deployment to target hardware platforms and production ECUs.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
  • Experience in embedded systems, real-time software development, controls integration, and software lifecycle processes.
  • Ability to perform software requirements analysis and develop software in the loop test scripts.
  • Experience integrating software components, libraries, and auto-generated code into deployable software images.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive software test plans and execute unit, integration, system, and regression testing.
  • Experience identifying and resolving complex software defects and performing root cause analysis.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred).
  • Experience with dSPACE, Git, Trace 32 Debugger, CANalyzer, Cat Electronic Technician (ET), Matlab, C, Python, and CAN/SAE J1939 (preferred).

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