Senior Validation Engineer, Autonomy Scalability

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$112,710–$183,140 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 9, 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 Validation Engineer, Autonomy Scalability

The Senior Validation Engineer - Autonomy Scalability (2nd Shift) joins the Technology, Digital and Data team to support the Command for Hauling autonomous mining truck program. This role involves developing, integrating, and validating complex autonomy systems to ensure safety, reliability, and productivity. The engineer will execute system integration and validation activities within a virtual mine environment and a scalability lab. Daily tasks include performing Software-in-the-Loop testing, troubleshooting autonomy software for machine perception, positioning, path planning, and control capabilities, and analyzing simulation data to identify root causes. Required skills include software product testing, technical troubleshooting, and Linux environment experience. The position focuses on solving technical challenges in autonomous vehicle and mining automation systems, specifically translating requirements into testable solutions for safety-critical software in virtual and real-world environments.

What you'll do

  • Execute system integration and validation activities for autonomous mining truck systems.
  • Perform testing in scalability labs and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments to validate safety and performance.
  • Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot autonomy software for perception, positioning, path planning, and control.
  • Analyze test, simulation, and field data to identify root causes and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Translate system requirements into testable solutions and communicate technical results across global organizations.
  • Validate software for safety-critical systems in real-world or virtual test environments.

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques to resolve hardware, software, and operational issues.
  • Knowledge of software product testing to design, plan, and execute testing strategies for software quality and requirements.
  • Knowledge of problem-solving approaches and techniques to resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, directions, major issues, and regulatory considerations.
  • Experience with autonomous vehicle, robotics, or mining automation systems, including system integration and validation (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of autonomy technologies such as path planning, perception, positioning, and machine control systems (preferred).
  • Experience working in Linux environments and supporting software-in-the-loop (SIL) or simulation-based testing (preferred).
  • Experience in the construction or mining industry (preferred).

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