Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer at Caterpillar integrating autonomous machines in construction and mining. Responsible for system requirements, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Applying new autonomous system solutions and technologies on a semi or full autonomous system
Decomposition of Customer requirements into (L6) system level requirements
Work closely with Machine System teams (L6) to determine the best way to deliver on machine autonomous features.
Ensure clear documentation and traceability.
Integration and validation 1A Solutions on Surface Loading machines
Serve as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading Machine Autonomous Solutions
Communicates system readiness and technical risk to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting product development teams focusing on software and hardware development
Prior experience collaborating with systems integration and validation teams for engineering product development
Experience in Construction or Mining industry
Knowledge and experience with Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Hydraulic Mining Shovels or Tracked Loaders preferred

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

autonomous systemssystem level requirementsintegrationvalidationdocumentationtechnical risk assessmentsoftware developmenthardware developmentsystems integration

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science