Caterpillar is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 2 to support the development and validation of embedded control systems. This role focuses heavily on HIL/SIL validation, test automation, system-level verification, and troubleshooting of embedded software and hardware.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute HIL/SIL validation test plans for embedded control systems and ECUs.
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot dSPACE/Vector-based test benches.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts, data collection, and reporting tools.
Perform system-level verification, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Support ECU integration, diagnostics, fault injection, and validation reporting.
Work with software developers, controls engineers, systems integration, and V&V teams.
Support SIL/HIL verification activities for 2026 and 2027 product commitments.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience.
HIL/SIL validation and testing experience.
Hands-on experience with dSPACE and MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience with Python, C++, or gtest for test automation.
Experience with CAN/J1939 and Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or similar tools.
Experience with ECU integration, system-level verification, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware/software test environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience:
Diagnostics/UDS
Fault injection testing
Model-based development
Embedded controls testing
Validation reporting tools
Hardware troubleshooting and laboratory test equipment
\nCompany Description
At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.
Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.
Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.
Company Description
At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.\r\n\r\nAcross the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.\r\n\r\nBecause at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mossville, IL
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Caterpillar Equipmentunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Database Report Toolsunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Embedded Hardwareunmatched
Embedded Softwareunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
Injectionsunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Software Testingunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Validationunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Test Automationunmatched
Test Benchunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Test Scriptsunmatched
Testingunmatched
Validation Planunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Vector Basedunmatched
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