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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - OPT/STEM OPT - **Company:** Purple Hires - **Location:** Mossville, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,530.0 - $146,290.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us324a4b6a7bdce52ab4f260cba049304b ## About the Role * 5 7 years of professional experience. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. * Master's degree accepted with full 5 years of experience. * Associate degree is not acceptable. * Internship experience does not count. Top Required Skills * Systems engineering experience with autonomous machines, including hardware/software integration. * Experience with systems integration and validation in lab and on-machine environments. * Knowledge of construction equipment, especially Articulated Dump Trucks, Hydraulic Excavators, or Wheel Loaders. Additional Technical Skills * Strong requirements development and systems architecture experience. * Experience with autonomous systems, preferably Caterpillar Command systems. * Experience with CAN and Ethernet system integration. * Experience taking products from design through implementation, customer rollout, and support. * Ability to document requirements, designs, and system success criteria. * Construction or mining industry experience is preferred. Soft Skills * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. * Strong documentation and requirements-management skills. * Data-driven decision making and problem solving. * Ability to influence technical decisions and communicate trade-offs. * Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team. Ideal Candidate A Systems Engineer with 5 7 years of experience in autonomous vehicles/machines, embedded systems, systems integration, and validation, with strong requirements-management skills and experience with CAN/Ethernet and construction or mining equipment. Important: This is 100% onsite in Mossville, IL, with approximately 20% proving-ground work. Candidate must be willing to work around machines and use PPE. ## Description Caterpillar is looking for a Systems Engineer 3 to support the development of autonomous construction machines. 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