Senior Robotics Planning Engineer
Caterpillar3 days ago
Base Salary
$113k - $183k/yr
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with autonomy, perception, controls, simulation, and software platform teams to define requirements and evaluate system performance.
- Design, implement, and optimize motion-planning algorithms for safe and efficient autonomous operation in complex environments.
- Develop and maintain C++ software libraries, interfaces, and planning frameworks for autonomous machine capabilities.
- Support simulation, testing, and validation by analyzing field and test data to identify performance improvements and ensure reliability.
- Contribute to scalable planning architectures adaptable to different machine types, environments, objectives, and constraints.
- Apply robotics, motion-planning, optimization, controls, and autonomous-systems expertise to solve engineering problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 4+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous solutions, with demonstrated expertise in complex software systems.
- Strong C++ development skills and proficiency in Python for algorithm development, testing, and automation.
- Experience interpreting system architectures, application designs, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of robotics frameworks and middleware technologies, including Robot Operating System (ROS).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex software and application issues through code analysis, debugging, profiling, log analysis, and root-cause investigation.
- Experience with structured software engineering practices, technical documentation, and maintainable, scalable software architectures.
- Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, software development life cycle practices, and programming techniques.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health lifestyle programs, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
- Career development, incentive bonus, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
- This is a full-time position requiring work at the Irving, Texas office; domestic relocation assistance is available.
- Visa sponsorship is available, and the position requires up to 10% travel.
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.