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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Autonomous Systems Integration Engineer - **Company:** Caterpillar - **Location:** Peoria, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b5be2e38-b803-462d-a9c6-e80d3ffbcafe ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field. * 2-4 years of relevant experience (internships may be considered). * Strong familiarity with robotics and autonomous systems. * Experience implementing, integrating, and troubleshooting hardware and electronic systems. * Understanding of engineering development processes. * Experience with requirements decomposition and solution development. * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global engineering teams. Top Skills * Robotics and autonomy fundamentals * Cross-functional collaboration and communication * System design and tradeoff analysis, * Experience with autonomous or automated robotic systems. * Exposure to mining, construction, agricultural, or heavy equipment industries. * Familiarity with product lifecycle processes. * Data analysis and issue investigation experience. * Knowledge of safety frameworks such as Functional Safety or SOTIF. * Experience with simulation tools used for development and validation. * Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, Linux environments, C++, or Python. * Experience supporting vehicle-level system integration. Work Environment * Primarily office-based engineering environment. * Occasional work in laboratory or validation settings. * Potential travel to proving grounds or customer locations as needed. * Highly collaborative team environment with interaction across validation, platform, product support, and business teams., This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, hardware integration, and systems engineering. We are seeking candidates who like solving complex system-level challenges, collaborating with diverse technical teams, and helping bring autonomous vehicle technologies from concept through validation., This is not a software development position. Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on software programming, PLC programming, or coding-only responsibilities may not be a fit. The emphasis is on autonomy, robotics, hardware implementation, system integration, requirements, testing, and troubleshooting. ## Description Our client, Caterpillar, is seeking an Autonomous Systems Integration Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous haulage solutions used in mining operations worldwide. This role is focused on robotics, autonomy, hardware integration, system-level testing, and requirements development, rather than software programming. You will work with a highly collaborative engineering team responsible for the onboard autonomy systems that enable Caterpillar's autonomous mining vehicles. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge autonomous technology while gaining exposure to vehicle-level system design, validation, and integration., * Support the integration of autonomous vehicle systems and hardware components. * Contribute to onboard system design decisions for autonomous haulage machines. * Analyze system requirements and assist with requirements decomposition and solution development. * Spend approximately 20% of your time working with system requirements and hardware-related documentation. * Evaluate potential technical solutions and perform tradeoff analysis. * Troubleshoot and resolve system-level hardware and integration issues. * Coordinate with hardware, software, validation, and platform teams to ensure successful implementation and testing. * Support validation activities and system-level testing of autonomous vehicle hardware. * Document designs, integration strategies, and technical decisions. * Assist in coordinating hardware availability and delivery across multiple engineering teams. ## Related Videos - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)