Senior 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.

Job Summary :

Do you want to help shape the future of autonomy at Caterpillar? This position is responsible for helping to define the requirements and architecture for bringing an autonomous site system together. The role will primarily focus on developing the system integration requirements for multiple systems in a connected environment. These systems can include many different types of onboard electronic systems, a centralized office, or other site systems, as well as process and people interactions. This individual needs to be very detail oriented and work well with and through others. They will also need to be capable of making and communicating good decisions around the trade-offs between time, resources, and quality.

What You Will Do :

Applying new technologies to improve the capabilities of an autonomous site

Decomposition of Customer requirements into Site System (L8) Requirements

Work closely with System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver site features. Ensure clear documentation and traceability.

Serve as a subject matter expert for the Autonomous Site Solution

Degree Requirements

Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

What Skills You Will Have :

Communicating Complex Concepts :

Work with a global team to communicate the Why’s and develop the How’s of agreed features.

Clearly document the details for the system and ensure understanding and compliance with each subsystem team.

Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Technical Excellence :

Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.

Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.

Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.

Influencing Through Expertise :

Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.

Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.

Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.

Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.

Effective Communications :

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders

Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment

Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners

Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.

Additional Information :

This position requires the candidate to work 5 days a week in our Mossville, IL office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship are Not available for this position.

This position will require less than 10% travel

Final details

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Summary Pay Range :

$144,960.00 - $235,440.00

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 not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates :

October 1, 2025 - October 12, 2025

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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