Autonomy Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

22h•$112,710 - $183,140•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Autonomy Validation Engineer assists in the writing and execution of test plans for robotics software development; documents, troubleshoots, and debugs any issues found during testing; collaborates with senior engineers to ensure that internal and external clients' needs are met.

Requirements

Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
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.
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.
Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
Proven experience in Hardware and Software Validation, including hands-on mechanical work
Systems Integration experience for end-to-end systems including but not limited to hardware, software, electronics, hydraulics, etc preferred
Experience in Construction / Mining Industry preferred
Experience with safety systems and/or robotics (Perception, Planning, or Positioning systems)
Prior experience with Back Office applications such as Minestar Office

Responsibilities

Documenting architecture specifications, software design description, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
Utilizing appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain software and hardware systems; completing the verification and validation process.
Participating in design and development of application software and algorithms for robotic platforms.