Senior Autonomy Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.

Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.

As a Senior Network Autonomy Engineer, you will be part of an engineering team primarily focused on wireless network testing and supporting Caterpillar autonomy customer network design and deployments. You will collaborate with wireless network OEMs including private cellular (LTE & 5G) and Wi-Fi and have a depth of knowledge in radio frequency (RF) planning for mining and quarry operations. This position will be part of a growing site network team striving to enable commercial sales and customer productivity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with wireless OEMs to evaluate systems for suitability for Cat autonomy and remote-control applications
• Collaborate with commercial teams and customers to help understand operations and help determine the best wireless strategy for the operation.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and documentation for connectivity solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to evaluate potential solutions and their impact on existing systems.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and validation processes to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to connectivity systems and technologies.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cellular and Wi-Fi technologies and connectivity standards.
• Research new industry connectivity solutions that could be leveraged to further enable autonomous construction machines.

What You Will Have:

• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of wireless network, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• 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.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Consideration For Top Candidates:

• 8+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with Cat Command products
• Knowledge of Cat machine on-board systems
• Experience with Cisco outdoor wireless configuration and support
• IP route/switch depth
• Linux/Ubuntu

Additional Information:

• 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 not available for this position
• Travel is up to 10%

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

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 not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 1, 2026 - July 8, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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