Caterpillar, Inc

Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Project Team Leader

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
  • 7+ years' experience in software development or validation
  • Strong experience with Software In-the-Loop (SIL)
  • Strong experience with C, C++, and Simulink Autocoding
  • Experience with CI/CD/CT pipelines
  • Strong experience with software versioning control framework
  • Experience working with global teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of SIL test strategy for subsystem controls
  • Establish and standardize SIL infrastructure and frameworks
  • Promote consistent adoption of SIL processes and best practices
  • Oversee development and quality of SIL regression test plans
  • Coordinate Tech Platform conformance across systems and software teams
  • Lead and mentor a team of 4-6 engineers
  • Own day-to-day execution tracking of project deliverables

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan
  • 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
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Caterpillar's Intelligent Machine Systems - CAT Technology Division (Mossville, IL Building AC) is currently seeking an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Sr Engineer to support lab-based testing for Caterpillar machines. In this role, you will work with an engineering team in the verification and validation of embedded software for Caterpillar machines, while building a detailed knowledge of the Electrical and Electronic Systems on Caterpillar's products and technologies that they enable. You and your team will be performing Embedded software validation using a combination of SiL (Software-in-the-loop) and HiL (Hardware-in-the-loop) methodologies to ensure high quality software for our internal and external customers. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!!

What You Will Do:
  • Lead the development and execution of the Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test strategy for Subsystems Controls and Software, ensuring alignment with program objectives and overall V&V roadmap
  • Drive implementation of the SIL strategy by:
    • Establishing and standardizing SIL infrastructure and frameworks across teams
    • Promoting and ensuring consistent adoption of SIL processes and best practices
    • Leading the development and review of SIL regression test plans
    • Overseeing the creation and quality of SIL GoogleTest scripts
  • Ensuring seamless integration of SIL testing within CI/CD/CT pipelines
  • Drive AUTOSAR readiness initiatives by coordinating Tech Platform conformance across Systems, Subsystems, Controls, and Software teams, with SIL as a key verification layer in the V&V strategy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (process, systems, software, and validation teams) to improve end-to-end feature traceability, from requirements through SIL validation to HIL and system integration testing
  • Lead and mentor a team of 4-6 engineers, providing technical guidance, task prioritization, and performance coaching to ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Coordinate with global teams to align execution, resolve dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of SIL outcomes across programs
  • Own day-to-day execution tracking, including scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies, and proactively escalate issues and drive resolution to meet project milestones


What You Will Have:
  • Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • 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.
  • Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
  • Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.


Top candidates will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
  • Typically, have 7+ years' experience in software development or Validation.
  • Strong experience with Software In-the Loop (SIL)
  • Strong experience architecting modular software features
  • Strong experience with C, C++ and Simulink Autocoding
  • Experience with CI/CD/CT pipelines
  • Strong experience with software versioning control framework
  • Experience working with Global teams


Additional Information
  • The location for this position is on site in Mossville, IL
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position
  • Travel is 10%


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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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 available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:
May 28, 2026 - June 15, 2026

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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