Embedded Software Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

5d•$97,530 - $146,290•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. Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Validation Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. Validate software, test, and create documentation in compliance with safety regulated software development processes. Programming of automated test scripts for HIL/dSpace Testbench based on functional software specifications. Develop, integrate, release, and validate production software for Excavation Division's primary platform using requirements management tools, implementation languages, and automation tooling platforms. Utilize model-based development tools, to perform system analysis and software design/validation. Perform on-machine or HIL development activities to ensure machine level performance and feature design targets are met. Provide continuous HIL hardware and software maintenance. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in software validation or testing or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will also accept a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related field and 1 year of experience in software validation or testing or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Source control tools and software change management practices; (2) dSpace applications and Matlab/Simulink; (3) Agile software development processes and DevOps; (4) Communication protocols such as CAN and their support tools including but not limited to Vector CAN devices; (5) Hardware tools including multi-meters, debuggers, and oscilloscopes; (6) Testing/validating embedded control systems solutions; (7) Electro-hydraulics such as implements and hydrostatic systems; and (8) Automation tools such as Python or other equivalent. Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Embedded Software Validation Engineer / R0000360624 # - LI-DNI]. Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. 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 These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: March 30, 2026 - July 28, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Requirements

bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in software validation or testing or related occupation.
Alternatively, the employer will also accept a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related field and 1 year of experience in software validation or testing or related occupation.
Source control tools and software change management practices
dSpace applications and Matlab/Simulink
Agile software development processes and DevOps
Communication protocols such as CAN and their support tools including but not limited to Vector CAN devices
Hardware tools including multi-meters, debuggers, and oscilloscopes
Testing/validating embedded control systems solutions
Electro-hydraulics such as implements and hydrostatic systems
Automation tools such as Python or other equivalent

Responsibilities

Validate software, test, and create documentation in compliance with safety regulated software development processes.
Programming of automated test scripts for HIL/dSpace Testbench based on functional software specifications.
Develop, integrate, release, and validate production software for Excavation Division's primary platform using requirements management tools, implementation languages, and automation tooling platforms.
Utilize model-based development tools, to perform system analysis and software design/validation.
Perform on-machine or HIL development activities to ensure machine level performance and feature design targets are met.
Provide continuous HIL hardware and software maintenance.