Systems Engineer 3 – Autonomous Systems
Requisition ID: 97773-1
Location: Mossville Tech Center – Building A, Illinois
Work Schedule: Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: 2 Rounds
Interview Format: 1st Round – Virtual / 2nd Round – Virtual or In-Person Technical Interview
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of autonomous machine systems within Caterpillar’s Loading, Dozing & Compaction Application Team. This role focuses on defining system requirements, architecture, integration, and validation activities for semi-autonomous and fully autonomous machine solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in systems engineering, product development, embedded systems integration, and autonomous machine technologies, along with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams in a highly technical environment.
Position Summary
The Systems Engineer will be responsible for helping define requirements and system architecture for autonomous machine systems used in Surface Loading applications such as Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Hydraulic Mining Shovels, and Tracked Loaders.
This role involves close collaboration with software, hardware, systems integration, and validation teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and production-ready autonomous solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and develop system integration requirements for autonomous machine platforms.
• Decompose customer and business requirements into system-level technical requirements.
• Collaborate with machine systems teams to implement autonomous machine features.
• Support integration and validation activities for autonomous surface loading machines.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of system requirements and design decisions.
• Communicate system readiness, technical risks, and design trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Support the deployment of autonomous technologies on semi-autonomous and fully autonomous systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Surface Loading autonomous solutions.
• Participate in design, development, testing, and support of embedded electronic control and vision systems.
Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in:
o Engineering
o Computer Science
o Related Technical Field
Experience
• 5–7 years of Systems Engineering experience
• Internship experience accepted
• Experience supporting product development teams involving software and hardware integration
Required Technical Skills
Core Skills
• Systems Engineering for product development
• System integration and validation
• Embedded electronic control systems
• Autonomous systems development
• Requirement decomposition and traceability
• Technical documentation and systems architecture
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration
Industry Experience
• Construction or Mining industry experience required
• Knowledge of:
o Wheel Loaders
o Excavators
o Hydraulic Mining Shovels
o Tracked Loaders
preferred
Additional Technical Expertise
• Experience with autonomous machine systems
• Knowledge of Cat Command systems preferred
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical system requirements
• Experience supporting products from design through deployment and production support
Soft Skills
Communication & Collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience collaborating with global engineering teams
• Ability to influence stakeholders using data-driven recommendations
Leadership & Problem Solving
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate technical trade-offs effectively
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Proven ability to build credibility as a technical expert
Team & Work Environment
• Work within a collaborative engineering team of 3–6 members
• Highly technical and innovation-driven environment
• Office-based onsite role
• Frequent collaboration with software, hardware, validation, and integration teams
Candidate Value Proposition
This opportunity provides direct involvement in the development of next-generation autonomous machine systems for Caterpillar’s Surface Loading platforms. Candidates will gain exposure to cutting-edge autonomy technologies, embedded systems integration, and large-scale engineering programs while contributing to innovative mining and construction solutions.
Important Notes / Disqualifiers
Disqualifiers
• Candidates seeking remote work
• Associate Degree only (Bachelor’s Degree required)
Preferred Candidate Traits
• Detail-oriented and highly collaborative
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Strong technical communication and documentation abilities
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