Control Systems Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

In this role as a Control Systems Senior Engineer, you will have the responsibility for working on multiple projects in the Cat Technology’s Machine Technology Platform Group. These projects will typically include evaluating new technologies, incorporating process improvements, or a variety of other initiatives related to subsystems on current and future Caterpillar machines. This individual will play a role in building innovative and scalable solutions that enable seamless data flow between onboard and offboard systems.

Requirements

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum or equivalent experience
Knowledge of software development life cycle
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems using RTOS or embedded Linux.
Strong scripting capabilities (Python, Bash)
Familiarity with requirements tools (DOORS, Jama, or similar)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze user/client requirements to create the software specifications for components and subsystems used across several products.
Drive design consistency across products.
Participate in software architecture discussions and engage appropriate SMEs to effectively resolve technical issues.
Guide projects through the planning, development and validation process.
Oversee project progress and costs; communicate status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
Communicate with internal customers and managing expectations; ensuring effective use of project controls and reporting mechanisms.
Keep up with industry trends and new technology breakthroughs by continuous learning.
Build dashboards providing visibility into software quality, validation progress, and development maturity