Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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. As a Systems Engineer, you will work as the engineering interface between L8 Autonomous Hauling Application teams and L6 base machine systems teams. You will be responsible for autonomy hardware and software solution integration with base machine systems. What You Will Do: Work closely with Autonomy Systems integration engineers and architects to ensure the product architecture requirements are fulfilled. Work with Technical program managers and Application Architects to ensure that program requirements are being met (time, cost, quality). Ensure that Base machine software changes are delivered on time for command for hauling releases. These can be NPI and CPI solutions depending on the state of the program. Support Field data collection kits activities. Including design support, procurement, coordinating shipping to site, and kit test support. Documenting architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures. Assisting in the verification and validation process. Includes supporting/troubleshooting hardware in the loop and proving ground test and development. Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms. What You Have: 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. 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 organizations industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements. Application Development Tools: Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications. Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation. Education Requirements: Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. Consideration for Top Candidates: Proven experience as a Systems Engineer supporting requirements definition on technical engineering product development projects Mining or Construction Industry Experience required Experience developing and defining system level requirements Prior development or engineering experience preferred Prior experience in systems integration preferred Additional Information: This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL or Tucson, AZ office Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. This position will require up to 20% travel #LI Summary Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $183,140.00 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. Posting Dates: 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? 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