Autonomy Application Architect

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

An Autonomy Application Architectowns the overallvehicle-level solution for autonomous machines. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with specialists todesign and implement autonomoussystems thatperform real tasks in the real world.

What You Will Do:

• Design and implement autonomousmachinesystems from requirements to production.
• Identifystate-of-the-art technologysolutions tomeetcustomer through withsolutionevaluation selection anddelivery.
• Collaborate withsoftware hardware and platform teams to break down solutions into actionable delivery activities.
• Estimateprojecttime and cost to enable prioritization and project management.
• PerformRisk andBenefit analysis on proposed solutions andexecutephased delivery plansstarting withsimulationrunningthroughproof of conceptculminating in production release.
• Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams todeliver new productswithin ourscalabletechnology portfolio.
• Triage andresolvesystem level issuesfound in development validationor production.

What You Have:

• Communicating Complex Concepts:
  • Work with a global team to communicate the Whys and develop the Hows of agreed features.
  • Clearly documentsystemdetailsand ensure understanding with each subsystem team.
  • Communicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Technical Excellence:
  • Proven ability to work on production products through design implementation customer rollout and support.
  • Ability to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.
  • Knowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling Dozing etc.
• Influencing Through Expertise:
  • Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.
  • Constantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.
  • Provides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.
  • Conducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.
• Effective Communications:
  • Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Effectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders
  • Willing to spend the time to document designs requirements and success criteria to assure team member alignment
  • Clearly explains project goals to team members keeps leadership informed of progress and shares relevant updates with external partners
  • Uses data-driven arguments active listening and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.
• Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Experience with Caterpillar technology products
• Experience with Robotics or Autonomous projects required
• Experience with mining construction or agricultural machines and methods
• Experience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products
• Data analysis and issue investigation using custom scripts and tools
• Safety frameworks such as functional safety or SOTIF - Simulation tools for development and validation
• Familiarity with SiL and HiL test methods
• C and Python familiarity
• Development in a Linux environment

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate towork full-time at the Mossville IL or Tucson AZ Office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

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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