Sr. Autonomy Engineering Specialist, L6 Architect

Application Architect For Next Generation Autonomous Haulage

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Job Summary

Do you want to help shape the future of autonomy at Caterpillar? As an Application Architect for the next generation of Autonomous Haulage, you will be responsible for applying our autonomy tech stack to new haulage equipment. You will lead a team of engineers to develop Autonomous and Remote-Control Solutions on Caterpillar equipment. Working in a fast-paced environment with a small team of highly motivated engineers, you will be responsible for the application design, implementation, troubleshooting, and release of the autonomous system. The incumbent needs to be highly motivated and flexible enough to learn quickly and fail fast.

What You Will Do

• Work with machine product group for integration of autonomous system on their machine
• Lead the design, implementation, testing, and release of application design and software for the autonomous system
• Troubleshoot system integration issues
• Ensure alignment of the system design with the 1Autonomy Architecture
• Follow and Champion 1Autonomy Work Standards
• Lead/mentor team members

Degree Requirements

Typically a Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

What Skills You Will Have

Technical Excellence:

• Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.
• Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.
• Mentor others to increase their technical abilities, ensuring the most effective technical solutions.

Software Product Design/Architecture:

• Demonstrated experience with the architecture and design of major products
• Experience in estimating the cost of a specific design of a proposed product
• Facilitate design reviews and walkthroughs.
• Ability to analyze benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.

Influencing Through Expertise:

• Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
• Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
• Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
• Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.

Effective Communications:

• Effectively communicate ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
• Willing to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment
• Clearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners
• Uses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.
• Recognizes and acts upon changing demands and priorities and communicates impacts.

Additional Information

This position requires the candidate to work five days a week in our Mossville, IL office. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This position will require less than 10% travel.

What You Will Get

Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We've created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final Details

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Summary Pay Range

$144,960.00 - $235,440.00 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. 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates: October 7, 2025 - October 19, 2025

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