Marine Hybrid Controls & Software Integration Engineer – Design Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Marine Hybrid Controls & Software Integration Engineer at Caterpillar focusing on control integration for hybrid marine systems. Engaging in design, software development, and compliance with regulations.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and configure the control architecture for hybrid power systems and develop functional sequences for power transitions
Work with internal engineering teams to execute the programming and parameterization of Hybrid Control Units and Power Management Systems (PMS)
Manage the seamless communication between diverse subsystems using J1939, Modbus TCP/RTU, and Ethernet/IP
Lead system level Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and software-in-the-loop simulations
Prepare documentation for software functional safety and cyber-resiliency to meet Classification Society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s)
Develop software-based diagnostic tools and telemetry interfaces

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of power management logic, energy storage optimization, and state-machine programming for complex industrial or marine systems
Advanced proficiency in marine data protocols (NMEA 2000, J1939, CANbus) and industrial networking (TCP/UDP, Managed Switches)
Experience with PLC programming (IEC 61131-3), MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design, or C++/Python for embedded system integration
Technical knowledge of how software parameters affect VFD performance, motor torque curves, and battery discharge rates
Familiarity with Marine Classification Society and USCG functional safety standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

power management logicenergy storage optimizationstate-machine programmingPLC programmingMATLABSimulinkC++PythonHIL testingsoftware functional safety

Certifications

IEC 61131-3Classification Society rulesABSDNVLloyd’sUSCG functional safety standards