Senior Validation Engineer - Autonomy Scalability (2nd Shift)

Technology, Digital and Data

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This Senior Validation Engineer will develop, integrate, and validate complex autonomy systems that support Caterpillar's Command for Hauling autonomous mining truck program. In this role, you will execute System Integration & Validation (SI&V) activities within Caterpillar's virtual mine environment, helping ensure autonomous system performance, safety, reliability, and productivity. Working closely with software, systems, and testing teams, you will troubleshoot complex technical issues, analyze system performance, and contribute to the delivery of industry-leading autonomous mining solutions.

• •Technical Troubleshooting : Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.
• •Software Product Testing: 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.
• •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.
• •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.

• •Experience with autonomous vehicle, robotics, or mining automation systems, including system integration and validation activities.
• •Strong understanding of autonomy technologies such as path planning, perception, positioning, and machine control systems.
• •Experience working in Linux environments and supporting software-in-the-loop (SIL) or simulation-based testing.
• •Proven ability to troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues using data analysis and root cause investigation techniques.
• •Experience developing, integrating, or validating software for safety-critical systems in real-world or virtual test environments.
• •Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across software, systems, and test engineering teams in a global organization.
• •Experience in construction/mining industry preferred

• •This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• •Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• •Visa sponsorship is available with this position.
• •This position will require up to 10% travel
• •Please note, this is a second shift position.
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$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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.

October 29, 2026 - November 9, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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