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Role Definition

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 needs. Follow 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 withsimulation,runningthroughproof of concept,culminating in production release.

• Collaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams todeliver new productswithin ourscalabletechnology portfolio.

• Triage andresolvesystem level issuesfound in development, validation,or 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 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 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

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