Senior Autonomy Engineer - Remote Control

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $183,140•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is for a Senior Autonomy Engineer - Remote Control to support the Remote-Control section within Autonomy & Automation division. The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test robust, scalable features on embedded electronic control systems for use in remote-controlled machine applications.

Requirements

Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Application Development Tools: Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications.
Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Extensive experience as a Software Engineer with embedded C/C++ Development in Linux environments
Proven experience development and testing embedded or autonomy software
Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR-based software; preferably Classic Platform including BSW and RTE interactions
Ability to work and communicate effectively with distributed engineering teams; leading or mentoring these teams preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink in an embedded software environment
Experience with Vehicle or machine networks (CAN, Ethernet) and analysis tools preferred
Proficiency with development tools like GIT, debuggers, and cross compilers preferred
Prior experience supporting off-highway or industrial application projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and test remote control and autonomy software for real‑time embedded systems.
Develop AUTOSAR‑based embedded applications in C/C++ aligned with system and platform architectures.
Create and maintain software requirements with traceability to system and customer needs.
Collaborate with system, hardware, and software teams across the full development lifecycle.
Troubleshoot complex software and system issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
Develop and execute test plans; support software verification and validation.
Support functional safety software design and validation per established standards.
Work with Remote Control system engineers and global teams to deliver production‑ready solutions.
Focus on business and customer impact to ensure timely issue resolution and prevention.