Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

2d•$128,470 - $208,770•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.