Autonomy Engineering Specialist - Remote Control

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in engineering and innovation, dedicated to building sustainable communities. They are seeking an Autonomy Engineering Specialist to work in a technical leadership role, focusing on the design, development, and integration of remote control systems for heavy machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, Maintain Remote Control system for new/existing Caterpillar machine programs
• Provide technical leadership for Remote Control LOS and NLOS systems, ensuring consistency, quality, and readiness across machines and platforms
• Support execution of the Remote Control product roadmap and NPI programs as a core technical subject matter expert
• Lead system integration and validation for Remote Operator Station, LOS Consoles, and machine interfaces
• Define engineering requirements for Remote Operator Station features and change requests
• Own and maintain internal Remote Operator stations, including software and hardware deployments
• Support risk management, functional safety, and regulatory compliance for new products and markets
• Coordinate cross‑functional engineering execution, including schedules, budgets, and readiness
• Serve as a primary point of contact, providing clear status, timelines, and insights to stakeholders and Product Groups

Requirements:

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
• Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design
• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience in Product Development and Validation of heavy equipment (robotics or autonomous vehicles preferred)
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience for complex machines or product features
• Strong technical background in complex hardware–software systems
• Experience in working with Linux based Software and Systems
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Exposure to verification and validation of safety‑critical software and systems
• Experience delivering programs to production
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project leadership skills