Senior Autonomy Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Systems Engineer leading system integration and requirements management for Caterpillar Inc. Collaborating across software and hardware platforms to influence technical decisions and achieve system sustainability.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and managing system-level requirements, leading integration and validation activities, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in documenting system architecture and applying engineering judgment to balance project constraints.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements DecompositionIntegration and TestingMentoring Systems EngineersField Testing

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Hard Skills

System Requirements DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsOnboard SystemsHIL TestingLoadersHaul TrucksDozersShovelsSite Autonomy PlatformsRobotics

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEngineering Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryMining IndustryAutonomy Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – or commensurate industry 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
Proven experience in mentoring or influencing other systems engineers
Experience with field testing, HIL and providing ground support preferred
Experience supporting L6/L8 requirements decomposition
Domain experience with Loaders, Haul Trucks, Dozers and Shovels preferred
Experience with Site Autonomy Platforms preferred
Experience with Construction and Mining industry preferred
Experience supporting embedded / onboard development for robotics or autonomy products 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