Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Career Area: Engineering 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. 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 defines robotic needs for businesses; provides technical leadership on complex solutions for robotics software development, testing and validation processes. What You Will Do: Participating in the processes of test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of robotics software. Applying new technologies to improve the capability of a portfolio of robotics software. Consulting on the integration issues of robotic software with existing infrastructure components and products. Leading in design, implementation, testing and release of software for robotic devices. Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. What You Have: Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design. • Demonstrates 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. Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical 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 lead the team to resolve issues quickly. Think Differently: Find new and innovative ways to deliver by removing roadblocks and inefficient processes from your team’s path. Open & Direct Communication: Be radically transparent with your team and partners. Accelerate Early wins: Champion ways to deliver value for the customer faster. Consideration for Top Candidates: Proven experience in the development including but not limited to design, development and architecture of complex software solutions in C++. Leadership experience in effective communication to facilitate design reviews and decision making. Prior experience with design reviews, software programming and focus on quality in product development Development experience on Radars or Camera systems Experience supporting Robotics or Autonomous Vehicles preferred Experience with Caterpillar Products Functional Safety / Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) experience Additional Information: This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office. Relocation assistance is available for this position Visa sponsorship is available with this position. This position will require up to 10% travel Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $208,770.00 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. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants. Posting Dates: May 26, 2026 - June 4, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.