- Robot type
- Construction
- Location
- IrvingTexasUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Salary
- $112,710–$183,140 a year
Full-time
Senior Autonomy Engineer
Job description
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining jobsites.
Job responsibilities
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and platform teams to develop and deliver hauling autonomy solutions to production
- Manage program scope, timelines, and deliverables
- Work with stakeholders to understand customer needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutions
- Identify, evaluate, and select vehicle level autonomy solutions
- Analyze value and risk of proposed changes and evaluate design tradeoffs
- Strong familiarity with robotics and autonomy fundamentals
- Experience with software and electronic hardware development processes
- Effective collaboration across teams with diverse skills