Autonomy Development Engineer

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The Autonomy Development Engineer II develops and delivers production-quality software that enables autonomous and semi-autonomous functionality for heavy equipment in mining and construction environments.

This role operates with moderate independence, owning features or subsystems while contributing to system-level design decisions. The engineer applies strong software engineering practices to solve real-world problems and supports development across the full lifecycle, from concept through validation and release. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and begins to influence technical direction while supporting the advancement of autonomy technologies into production environments.

Our CAT Technology Automation and Autonomy teams are focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining and construction jobsites. As we continue to enhance and develop new products we will be hiring across;

Command for Hauling

Core Autonomy Development Framework

Positioning Solutions

Safety Solutions

Remote Control Solutions

Surfacing Loading (Construction & Quarry)

Site Technology (Surface, Underground, and Construction)

What You Will Do:

Develop production-quality C/C++ software for autonomy and automation systems

Own feature or subsystem development across the full software lifecycle (design, implementation, validation, release)

Contribute to requirements definition, architecture discussions, and technical trade-offs

Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software and system issues

Support verification, validation, and functional safety activities

Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and validation teams

Communicate technical approaches, risks, and status to stakeholders

Provide peer support and informal mentorship to junior engineers

Programming: Strong proficiency in C/C++ Ability to interpret system designs and implement scalable solutions Solid debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills

Strong proficiency in C/C++

Ability to interpret system designs and implement scalable solutions

Solid debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills

Software Development Life Cycle: Experience contributing to all phases of development lifecycle Ability to independently execute development plans and adapt to changes

Experience contributing to all phases of development lifecycle

Ability to independently execute development plans and adapt to changes

Problem Solving: Solves complex but well-defined technical problems Evaluates trade-offs and recommends solutions Uses structured methodologies and data-driven analysis

Solves complex but well-defined technical problems

Evaluates trade-offs and recommends solutions

Uses structured methodologies and data-driven analysis

Technical Troubleshooting: Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems. Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting. Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

Discovers, analyzes, and resolves software or application problems.

Analyzes code, logs, and current systems as part of advanced troubleshooting.

Records and reports specific technical problems, solving processes and tools that have been used.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – or commensurate industry experience.

Autonomy Feature Development Experience developing autonomy domains such as planning, positioning, perception, or controls Robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS ) Translating prototypes or research into production autonomy software Experience with autonomous or semi‑autonomous machine behavior

Experience developing autonomy domains such as planning, positioning, perception, or controls

Robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS )

Translating prototypes or research into production autonomy software

Experience with autonomous or semi‑autonomous machine behavior

Autonomy Platform & Framework Development Experience building autonomy frameworks, middleware, or shared libraries Linux‑based development environments CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices Hardware/software integration at the platform level Enabling multiple teams through reusable software foundations

Experience building autonomy frameworks, middleware, or shared libraries

Linux‑based development environments

CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices

Hardware/software integration at the platform level

Enabling multiple teams through reusable software foundations

Embedded, Remote Control & Real‑Time Systems Embedded C/C++ development in real‑time systems AUTOSAR Classic Platform (BSW, RTE) Remote control or operator‑assist system development CAN, Ethernet, and vehicle/machine networks Model‑based development using Matlab/Simulink

Embedded C/C++ development in real‑time systems

AUTOSAR Classic Platform (BSW, RTE)

Remote control or operator‑assist system development

CAN, Ethernet, and vehicle/machine networks

Model‑based development using Matlab/Simulink

Experience in Construction or Mining Industries preferred

This position is to work onsite at our Mossville, IL office.

Some teams may also work out of our Irving, TX.

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

This position may require travel up to 15%

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