Principal Perception Architect - Site Scan
Caterpillar23 hours ago
Base Salary
$148k - $240k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence.
- Evaluate robotic site scanning, lidar mapping, 360-degree imaging, photogrammetry, drone-based scanning, fixed sensors, BIM-to-field comparison, and AI-based site-understanding technologies.
- Define site-scan data requirements covering 3D point clouds, images, semantic site features, machine location, work progress, site changes, inspection results, and metadata.
- Define consumption of site-scan data by autonomy, simulation, operations, validation, and customer workflows.
- Assess capability gaps and recommend build, buy, or partner strategies.
- Collaborate with perception, simulation, robotics, operations, field teams, and external technology partners.
Requirements
- Strong experience with construction site scanning, 3D mapping, lidar scanning, photogrammetry, 360-degree imaging, robotic inspection, drone-based scanning, or related spatial data capture technologies.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or other complex field environments.
- Understanding of how site data supports operational decisions, 3D environments, localization, mapping accuracy, data quality, and downstream data services.
- Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and distinguish practical product value from demonstrations, prototypes, and research concepts.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
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.
- Full-time onsite work in the Irving, Texas office five days per week.
- Up to 25% domestic travel.
- Domestic relocation assistance is available.
- Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Tech Stack
Drone CIRobot Framework
Categories
Robotics
About Caterpillar
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.