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The Role
Leads system-level integration, validation, verification, and release readiness for autonomous driver safety systems. Connects software, hardware, machine controls, sensors, autonomy middleware, and operational workflows. Defines requirements and interfaces, aligns system architectures, supports testing and troubleshooting, manages technical risks, and communicates readiness and trade-offs across engineering and partner teams. The role is onsite in Irving, Texas, with up to 50% travel.
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Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
This role contributes to the design, integration, validation, and delivery of Driver Safety System capabilities at Caterpillar. The Integration Engineer leads system-level integration activities that connect safety technologies with software, hardware, machine controls, sensors, autonomy middleware, and operational workflows into reliable customer-ready solutions. Operating with a high degree of collaboration and technical ownership, this role applies systems engineering, software architecture, and product validation expertise to align requirements, interfaces, implementation, testing, and release readiness across teams and platforms.
What You Will Do:
What You Have:
Consideration for Top Candidates:
Additional Information:
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
October 9, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
This role contributes to the design, integration, validation, and delivery of Driver Safety System capabilities at Caterpillar. The Integration Engineer leads system-level integration activities that connect safety technologies with software, hardware, machine controls, sensors, autonomy middleware, and operational workflows into reliable customer-ready solutions. Operating with a high degree of collaboration and technical ownership, this role applies systems engineering, software architecture, and product validation expertise to align requirements, interfaces, implementation, testing, and release readiness across teams and platforms.
What You Will Do:
- Define, decompose, and manage system-level requirements, interfaces, and integration scope across complex safety and site technology programs.
- Lead or support system integration, validation, verification, test review, test witnessing, and release readiness activities for software, hardware, and robotic systems.
- Design and align system architectures for interfacing autonomy middleware, machine control hardware, sensors, safety systems, and other autonomy-related devices.
- Collaborate across software, hardware, machine, site, safety, and partner teams to ensure architecture intent, implementation, and verification remain aligned.
- Consult on integration issues between robotic software, existing infrastructure components, machine platforms, and customer-facing products.
- Communicate requirements, technical risk, system readiness, trade-offs, and delivery status to stakeholders and partner teams.
- Apply new technologies and engineering judgment to improve autonomy, robotics, and safety technology capabilities while balancing time, cost, quality, and risk.
- Document system architecture, design decisions, interface expectations, I/O requirements, validation strategy, and success criteria
What You Have:
- Systems Integration and Engineering Experience: Demonstrated experience developing, decomposing, and managing system requirements, interfaces, integration strategies, and validation plans across complex, multi-team or multi-product environments. Proven ability to connect software, hardware, machine controls, sensors, and operational workflows into scalable system solutions.
- Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design and architecture; ability to convert market, customer, and system requirements into practical software and system designs. Experience facilitating design reviews, evaluating architecture alternatives, and analyzing trade-offs.
- Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle practices; ability to use structured methods for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products from concept through release.
- Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing, verification, and validation; ability to design, plan, and execute test strategies that confirm product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of relevant autonomy, robotics, embedded, software, and system technologies; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve issues across hardware, software, applications, and operations.
- Effective Communications: Ability to clearly transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, requirements, risks, and technical concepts using communication behaviors appropriate to the audience.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage concurrent objectives, projects, groups, and activities while making effective judgments about prioritization and time allocation.
- Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field - or commensurate industry experience.
Consideration for Top Candidates:
- Proven experience as a Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer, or technical lead on software, hardware, robotics, autonomy, or embedded product development programs.
- Experience developing system requirements and supporting integration, validation, field testing, HIL testing, ground support, or product release activities.
- Experience designing or integrating autonomy middleware, onboard applications, machine control hardware, I/O interfaces, sensors, radar, camera systems, or safety technologies.
- Ability to lead multiple complex projects, coordinate partner teams, manage technical deliverables, and make architecture or integration trade-offs.
- Knowledge of functional safety, Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF), collision mitigation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or safety-critical systems preferred.
- Experience with Caterpillar products, site autonomy platforms, construction, mining, heavy machinery, or automotive industries preferred.
- Experience with Loaders, Haul Trucks, Dozers, Shovels, or other machine platforms preferred.
- Proven ability to mentor or influence engineers and communicate complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms.
Additional Information:
- This position requires the candidate to work full-time in Irving, TX.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is available with this position.
- This position will require up to 50% travel.
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Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
Posting Dates:
October 9, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Experience developing, decomposing, and managing system requirements, interfaces, integration strategies, and validation plans across complex, multi-team or multi-product environments
- Experience connecting software, hardware, machine controls, sensors, and operational workflows into scalable system solutions
- Knowledge of software product design and architecture, including evaluating architecture alternatives and analyzing trade-offs
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices for delivering and managing software products from concept through release
- Knowledge of software product testing, verification, and validation, including designing and executing test strategies
- Knowledge of autonomy, robotics, embedded, software, and system technologies
- Knowledge of technical troubleshooting across hardware, software, applications, and operations
- Ability to communicate technical concepts, requirements, risks, and information clearly
- Ability to manage concurrent objectives, projects, groups, and activities while prioritizing effectively
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field, or commensurate industry experience
- Experience as a Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer, or technical lead on software, hardware, robotics, autonomy, or embedded product development programs
- Experience with system requirements, integration, validation, field testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, ground support, or product release activities
- Experience integrating autonomy middleware, onboard applications, machine control hardware, I/O interfaces, sensors, radar, camera systems, or safety technologies
- Knowledge of functional safety, SOTIF, collision mitigation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or safety-critical systems
- Experience with construction, mining, heavy machinery, automotive, or Caterpillar products
- Ability to mentor or influence engineers and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted as a standout element, with a strong company match and an additional company contribution noted for certain groups. Feedback suggests this is a notable strength of the package, with specifics dependent on plan and eligibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and mental-health support through the EAP. Feedback suggests these offerings are competitive and broadly well regarded.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption assistance are explicitly included, with adoption reimbursement and supportive leave policies emphasized. Feedback suggests family support is generous and a meaningful part of total rewards.
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The Company
What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help solve our customers' toughest challenges.
Why Work With Us
At Cat Digital, we're accelerating Caterpillar's digital transformation to help customers solve their toughest challenges. Our teams use enterprise-wide data, emerging technologies, and customer insights to deliver solutions that drive real-world impact. Join us as we create innovative experiences that help customers succeed and power the world aro
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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