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Senior Autonomy Engineer - Remote Control

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Irving, TX
113K-183K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Irving, TX
113K-183K Annually
Senior level
Designs, develops, integrates, and tests remote-control and autonomy software for real-time embedded systems. Develops AUTOSAR-based C/C++ applications, manages software requirements and traceability, troubleshoots complex system issues, and supports verification, validation, and functional safety activities. Collaborates with hardware, software, and systems teams to deliver production-ready solutions for remote-controlled machines.
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Job Description
This position is for a Senior Autonomy Engineer - Remote Control to support the Remote-Control section within Autonomy & Automation division. 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 for use in remote-controlled machine applications.
What You Will Do:
  • Design, develop, integrate, and test remote control and autonomy software for real-time embedded systems.
  • Develop AUTOSAR-based embedded applications in C/C++ aligned with system and platform architectures.
  • Create and maintain software requirements with traceability to system and customer needs.
  • Collaborate with system, hardware, and software teams across the full development lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot complex software and system issues, including root cause analysis and resolution.
  • Develop and execute test plans; support software verification and validation.
  • Support functional safety software design and validation per established standards.
  • Work with Remote Control system engineers and global teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
  • Focus on business and customer impact to ensure timely issue resolution and prevention.

What You Have:
  • Programming: Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
  • 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 organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
  • 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.
  • Application Development Tools: Knowledge of application and system development; ability to utilize a variety of specific tools and toolkits for developing applications.

Consideration for Top Candidates:
  • Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Extensive experience as a Software Engineer with embedded C/C++ Development in Linux environments
  • Proven experience development and testing embedded or autonomy software
  • Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR-based software; preferably Classic Platform including BSW and RTE interactions
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with distributed engineering teams; leading or mentoring these teams preferred.
  • Experience with Modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink in an embedded software environment
  • Experience with Vehicle or machine networks (CAN, Ethernet) and analysis tools preferred
  • Proficiency with development tools like GIT, debuggers, and cross compilers preferred
  • Prior experience supporting off-highway or industrial application projects preferred.

Additional Information:
  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving TX, office.
  • Relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is available with this position.
  • This position will require up to 10% travel
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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 available for eligible applicants.
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.
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