Autonomy and Robotics Engineer
Caterpillar1 month ago
Irving, TX, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$89k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and configure robotics software for autonomous machines and systems.
- Build and integrate autonomy, machine perception, navigation, machine control, simulation, and connected-system capabilities.
- Design, develop, and maintain human-machine interface software and systems, including hardware and communication-protocol integration.
- Use simulation, modeling, and digital-twin tools to validate machine behavior, controls, and system performance.
- Build, program, test, and integrate autonomous robots, machines, vehicles, and sensor-based systems.
- Debug complex hardware/software systems and advance prototypes toward reliable, production-ready solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, AI Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field, completed by the start date.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships and academic projects are a plus.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, without rounding.
- Experience with robotics, autonomy, mechatronics, or embedded systems through a capstone, internship, research, or work experience.
- Exposure to ROS/ROS2, Python, embedded systems, firmware, real-time software, hardware interfaces, or machine communication protocols.
- Experience applying AI/ML, computer vision, data analytics, or cloud-based tools to engineering problems.
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence, object-oriented application development, human-machine interface systems, and mobile operating systems and platforms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans, HSA, and FSA options.
- Health lifestyle programs, employee assistance, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
- Career development, tuition reimbursement, incentive bonus, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, and adoption benefits.
- Typically based onsite five days per week in Peoria, Illinois, or Dallas, Texas.
- Relocation is available, and basic relocation may be available depending on relocation qualifications.
- Posting dates are September 11, 2026 through November 13, 2026.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and services construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives for infrastructure, resource, and energy customers. The public company, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, sells primarily through an independent worldwide dealer network and provides equipment financing. It operates through Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, with shares traded on the NYSE and Euronext Paris.