Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Job Description

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.

Engineering

The Safety Technology team for Caterpillar Technology manages the collision mitigation systems for our Automation and Autonomy products. As an Autonomy Engineering Specialist, this person will define robotic needs for businesses; provide technical leadership on complex solutions for robotics software development, testing and validation processes.

• Participate in the processes of test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of robotics software.
• Apply new technologies to improve the capability of a portfolio of robotics software.
• Consult on the integration issues of robotic software with existing infrastructure components and products.
• Lead in design, implementation, testing and release of software for robotic devices.

• Software Product Design/Architecture:
  Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into software product design.
• Experience with the architecture and design of major or multiple products.
• Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
• Explains design considerations for commercial database systems, operating systems and web.
• Displays experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product.
• Facilitates design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.
• Effective presentation and communication skills to explain complex technical concepts.
• Effective self‑management practices to manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinking and planning to focus on key success factors.
• Technical excellence in developing solutions to significant challenges.
• Be a model for the team by exhibiting the five critical behaviors:
• Customer‑back mindset: create customer value every day.
• Act with urgency: inspire velocity and resolve issues quickly.
• Think differently: find new and innovative ways to deliver by removing roadblocks.
• Open and direct communication: be radically transparent with team and partners.
• Accelerate early wins: champion ways to deliver customer value faster.

• Proven experience in the development, design, architecture of complex software solutions in C++.
• Leadership experience in facilitating design reviews and decision making.
• Prior experience with design reviews, software programming and focus on quality in product development.
• Development experience on radar or camera systems.
• Experience supporting robotics or autonomous vehicles preferred.
• Experience with Caterpillar products.
• Functional Safety / Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) experience.

• This position requires the candidate to work full‑time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Visa sponsorship is available.
• This position will require up to 10% travel.

$ – $

• 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
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Employers may consider relocation, visa sponsorship, and onsite requirements as outlined above. Posting Dates:
May 26, 2026 – June 4, 2026.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.