Systems Engineer 3

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer 3 to join Caterpillar’s Automation & Autonomy Engineering team in Mossville, Illinois. This role focuses on developing and integrating advanced technologies for heavy-duty equipment and autonomous machine applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering, requirements development, hardware/software integration, embedded control systems, and sensor technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust automation solutions from concept through validation. Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer and business requirements into system-level requirements.
• Decompose high-level automation and autonomy features into detailed functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain system requirements with complete traceability.
• Define system architecture, subsystem interfaces, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with software, controls, validation, machine systems, and digital engineering teams.
• Integrate hardware, embedded software, sensors, computing platforms, and control systems.
• Perform system integration activities and support feature development.
• Develop and maintain FMEA documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex system integration issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Track project schedules, technical risks, and engineering deliverables.
• Support system validation and testing in office and proving ground environments.
• Present technical designs, concepts, and engineering results during design reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering development experience (3+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Experience in systems engineering and product development.
• Strong experience developing, managing, and tracking engineering requirements.
• Experience integrating sensors, computing platforms, embedded hardware, and software.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering processes.
• Ability to read and interpret component drawings and wiring harness prints.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred:

• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Remote control systems
• Embedded electronic control systems
• CAN and Ethernet communication networks
• CANape
• Wireshark
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• Software debugging tools
• Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Sensor configuration and calibration (GPS, LiDAR, Radar, Cameras, IMU)
• FMEA development
• Mobile equipment systems
• Earthmoving equipment
• Agricultural equipment
• Industrial machinery
• Off-highway vehicle systems

Technical Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Requirements Management
• System Architecture
• Hardware & Software Integration
• Embedded Systems
• Sensor Integration
• Automation & Autonomy
• Functional Requirements Development
• FMEA
• CAN Networks
• Ethernet Communication
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• ROS
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• SDLC

Top 3 Required Skills

• Development and management of system requirements.
• Strong understanding of integrating sensors, computing platforms, and embedded software.
• Excellent troubleshooting, issue resolution, and root cause analysis.