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Caterpillar

Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar, Chillicothe, Illinois, United States, 61523


Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary:

As an Autonomy Engineer at Caterpillar, you will develop software for autonomous systems supporting machine New Product Introduction programs. Areas of responsibility include configuration, integration, build and testing of autonomy software. Requirements development and verification of software in a bench or simulation environment as well as troubleshooting software or system defects.

What You Will Do:

Software change requirements review and analysis.

Write Code

Test plan creation, execution, and documentation

Review Code

Participate in daily standups and Sprint Planning in DevOps

Completion of feature specific testing using manual, automated, and simulation methods.

Support for system and software troubleshooting in the lab, factory, and field.

Education requirement:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.

What skills you will have:

Problem Solving:

Ability to communicate robotics concepts to other team members.

Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis.

Develops a deep working knowledge of autonomy in on or off-road applications; uses this knowledge to help the team solve problems.

Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge.

Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

Technical Troubleshooting:

Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Follow policies, practices, and standards for determining functional and informational requirements among the teams.

Applies knowledge of autonomy systems to ensure software meets engineering requirements.

Supports the team in developing, troubleshooting and executing system test plans.

Software Development Life Cycle:

Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements.

Utilizes hardware, simulation, and software-in-the-loop tools & methods to test software.

Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems identified on smoke test, test benches, lab, proving ground, field.

Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

Utilizes tools and processes to develop software including C++.

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL, SF California, Clayton NC. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. This position will require less than 10% travel. Sponsorship is available for this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base Salary

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short and long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

October 22, 2024 - October 28, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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