Autonomy Systems Engineering Specialist

Overview

This role contributes to the design, integration, and implementation of system capabilities across Caterpillar technology platforms. The Senior Systems Engineer leads system‑level integration, requirements definition, and architectural alignment for autonomy and site technology solutions. He/she applies systems engineering expertise to integrate software, hardware, and operational workflows across machine, site, and platform boundaries, influencing technical decisions across teams while balancing product delivery constraints and long‑term system sustainability.

• Define, decompose, and manage system‑level requirements and interfaces
• Lead or support system integration and validation activities
• Ensure alignment between architecture intent, implementation, and verification
• Collaborate across software, hardware, machine, and site teams
• Communicate system readiness, technical risk, and trade‑offs to stakeholders
• Document system architecture, design decisions, and success criteria
• Apply engineering judgment to balance time, cost, quality, and risk

• Systems Engineering
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated experience leading system requirements development and management across complex, multi‑team or multi‑product environments; proven experience defining system architecture, interfaces, and integration strategies that scale across platforms and industries; experience making architectural trade‑offs and influencing technical direction beyond a single team or product.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply problem‑solving knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
• Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
• Application Development Tools: Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – or commensurate industry experience.
• Preferred Experience: Proven experience as a Systems Engineer on software and/or hardware product development programs; onboard or embedded systems preferred; experience developing system requirements and supporting integration and testing efforts; collaboration with other engineering teams; mentoring or influencing other systems engineers; field testing, HIL, and ground support preferred; L6/L8 requirements decomposition; domain experience with Loaders, Haul Trucks, Dozers, Shovels, Site Autonomy Platforms, Construction and Mining industry;
  
  embedded/onboard development for robotics or autonomy products.

• Position is onsite at our Mossville, IL office, with possible work from Irving, TX or Tucson, AZ offices.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Remote work is not an option; the position requires onsite five days a week.

Pay Range: $ – $ (varies by level, location, and experience). Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• 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*

* Benefits also apply to part‑time employees. Eligibility, terms, and guidelines apply.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.