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Senior Autonomy Engineering Specialist
Senior Autonomy Engineering SpecialistCaterpillar • Tucson, Arizona, USA
Senior Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Senior Autonomy Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar • Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Career Area : Engineering

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Role Definition

Responsible for project leadership system definition integration and performance of the drive by wire layer with the autonomous hauling system. Provide technical leadership and coordination across multiple cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex solutions for customers. Work with commercial team members to define market constraints and guide solutions to maximize customer value. Manage multi-generational product plans and work with strategists to define technology roadmaps that ensure future product development success.

Responsibilities

  • Leading design implementation and testing for complex electronic systems. Oversee definition of functional requirement and non-functional system requirements.
  • Defines high-level system architectures for onboard real-time or pseudo real-time embedded controls.
  • Analyzes control system performance and guides control system tuning and calibration activities.
  • Leading project execution and delivery of milestones across multiple engineering teams. Communicating project scope schedule and cost to project stakeholders.
  • Applying new technologies and capabilities to innovatively solve design challenges
  • Working with commercial teams business partners and engineering to understand product needs and define appropriate product solutions.
  • Defining multi-generational product plans to balance near-term execution and long-term product vision
  • Communicating product vision to a large and diverse organization with different skillsets cultures and geographic locations to align and motivate.

Skill Descriptors

  • 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.
  • Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Software Product Design / Architecture : Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
  • 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.
  • Top candidates will have :

  • Requires a 4-year degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.
  • Requires knowledge of electronic system design onboard real-time or pseudo real-time embedded control software architecture telematics systems hydraulics and / or machine control software development and hands-on machine performance tuning and / or calibration.
  • Requires knowledge of construction and mining industries and operations.
  • Additional Details :

  • This position requires the candidate towork full-time in either Mossville IL or Tucson AZ
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
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    Summary Pay Range :

    $144960.00 - $235440.00

    Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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.

    Relocation is available for this position.

    Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates :

    November 18 2025 - November 30 2025

    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.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Computer Hardware,Mac Os,Manufacturing & Controls,Root cause Analysis,Windows,Customer Support,Remote Access Software,Operating Systems,Encryption,Remedy,Chemistry,Cerner

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 144960 - 235440

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