**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:** This position is for an Autonomy Engineering Specialist working in a technical leadership role for Remote Control systems within the Surface Handling Autonomy and Remote-Control group. 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 and vision system for use in remote control machine applications. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team! **What You Will Do:** + Design, develop, Maintain Remote Control system for new/existing Caterpillar machine programs + Gather and document requirements specifications for remote control features + Work with RTOS, Linux based embedded systems to develop remote control features + Issue resolution through triage and troubleshooting + Test plan development and software validation + Collaborate with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Software development teams, Product groups, Hardware, Validation and Product Support + Ensure compliance of the system and software with industry standards, functional safety & cybersecurity guidelines. + Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse work group **Education requirement:** Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent technical field. **What skills you will have:** **Technical Excellence:** + Working knowledge in the areas of robotics, remote control, or autonomy + Working knowledge with datalinks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.) and associated tools (CANalyzer, CANape, Wireshark, etc.) + Working knowledge with software development tools such as git, debuggers, and compilers + Working knowledge with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes + Working knowledge developing with embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications + Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support. + Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product. **Software Product Design/Architecture:** + Proven ability directing and contributing to efforts to develop, integrate, or test complex systems like remote control or autonomy systems that meet prioritized requirements and time frame constraints for remote control or autonomous machine programs focusing on machine safety and productivity. + Working knowledge in developing Linux based software + Working knowledge developing with embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications **Effective Communications:** + Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, Software development teams, Product groups, Hardware, Validation and Cybersecurity + Demonstrated ability to direct and develop solutions for complex remote-control projects and define and enable consistent development and test processes that will be shared and used by the extended team. + Clearly communicate designs, project schedules and tradeoffs with stakeholders and internal and external suppliers at multiple levels. **Managing Multiple Priorities** + Ability to handle multiple programs at a time by managing priorities + Demonstrated ability to quickly adjusts to changing priorities, navigating unforeseen challenges with a proactive mindset **Additional Information:** The location for this position is Mossville, IL Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available with this position. This position will require 10% travel. **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. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $204,720.00 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 Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants. **Posting Dates:** February 14, 2025 - February 20, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .