Control Systems Senior Engineer
Caterpillar4 days ago
Irving, TX, USASenior
Base Salary
$113k - $169k/yr
Responsibilities
- Gather, analyze, and document product and system requirements for control-system features.
- Design embedded control systems and develop new or improved machine-performance and operator-assistance features.
- Lead implementation and delivery of model-based software components in Simulink.
- Test, tune, debug, and optimize embedded software using Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and on-machine testing.
- Collaborate with clients and partner teams on post-production support.
- Lead and mentor engineers on a software development team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience with requirements, software specification, and workflow management.
- Experience with version control and configuration-management tools for software development.
- Demonstrated delivery of real-time embedded control-systems software in the transmission domain for automotive or mobile-equipment applications.
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, AUTOSAR, and generating AUTOSAR-compliant code from Simulink.
- Knowledge of Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing methods.
- Familiarity with Vector Network Interfaces, CANape, and CANalyzer.
- Working knowledge of engines, power systems, and multi-speed drivetrains.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and lead or mentor software engineers.
- Willingness to operate heavy construction machinery at proving-ground or field sites.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to plan eligibility.
- 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.
- Onsite in Mossville, Illinois five days per week, with 10% travel.
- Relocation assistance may be available according to Caterpillar policies.
- Posting period is October 16, 2026 through November 2, 2026.
Tech Stack
MATLAB
Categories
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.