Autonomy Engineering Development Specialist

About the role

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging problems for mobile off-road machines.
• Participate in design and development of high-quality software and algorithms to solve our customer needs.
• Document architecture specifications, software design, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Work with application teams to collect and analyze data on customer experience with robotic and manned platforms.
• Use appropriate tools to debug, simulate, and maintain software and assist in the verification and validation process.

Requirements

• Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy: Have a working knowledge of mobile robotics for autonomy or advanced operator assist systems. This includes a working knowledge of computer vision, machine learning and deep learning techniques and familiarity with lidar, radar and cameras as sensors.
• Design, write, test and review autonomy and advanced operator assist software.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team.
• Software Development Life Cycle & Programming Languages & Application Development Tools: Have extensive experience of the Agile software development life cycle, the C++ and Python programming languages, Azure DevOps or Jira for project management and work item tracking, standard software development tools (CMake, Git, SonarQube, Docker, GoogleTest, Artifactory) used in development of mobile robot software systems. Have a working knowledge of cloud compute and storage tools, AWS EC2, S3, and Batch. Have experience with ROS or Caterpillar’s Autonomous Infrastructure Software (AIS), OpenCV, Tensorflow/PyTorch, and code development tools.
• Extensive experience participating in efforts to develop, integrate, or support complex autonomy systems that meet prioritized requirements and time frame constraints for autonomous machine programs focusing on machine safety and productivity.
• Ability to solve complex issues spanning multiple subsystems.
• Problem Solving: Have extensive experience in autonomy for mobile robotics with the following: Experience solving challenging problems in autonomy and operator assist systems, A passion for innovation and problem-solving, Excellent communication and teamwork skills, Strong mathematics skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or multiple degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.

Skills

• Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy: Have a working knowledge of mobile robotics for autonomy or advanced operator assist systems. This includes a working knowledge of computer vision, machine learning and deep learning techniques and familiarity with lidar, radar and cameras as sensors.
• Design, write, test and review autonomy and advanced operator assist software.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team.
• Software Development Life Cycle & Programming Languages & Application Development Tools: Have extensive experience of the Agile software development life cycle, the C++ and Python programming languages, Azure DevOps or Jira for project management and work item tracking, standard software development tools (CMake, Git, SonarQube, Docker, GoogleTest, Artifactory) used in development of mobile robot software systems. Have a working knowledge of cloud compute and storage tools, AWS EC2, S3, and Batch. Have experience with ROS or Caterpillar’s Autonomous Infrastructure Software (AIS), OpenCV, Tensorflow/PyTorch, and code development tools.
• Extensive experience participating in efforts to develop, integrate, or support complex autonomy systems that meet prioritized requirements and time frame constraints for autonomous machine programs focusing on machine safety and productivity.
• Ability to solve complex issues spanning multiple subsystems.
• Problem Solving: Have extensive experience in autonomy for mobile robotics with the following: Experience solving challenging problems in autonomy and operator assist systems, A passion for innovation and problem-solving, Excellent communication and teamwork skills, Strong mathematics skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00

Schedule

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available with this position.

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

July 7, 2026 - July 19, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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