Our client has 4 major technologies on each of their machines Payload, Grade, Safety, and Operator.
For Caterpillar, these technologies are important because customers don't just buy a machine. They care about how productive that machine is on the jobsite. A Senior Autonomy Engineer in this role is basically the Senior technical person who makes sure the machine technology works correctly and consistently across different machines.
There are two roles Senior Autonomy Engineer roles:
Payload: Senior Autonomy Engineer
Operator: Senior Autonomy Engineer
Main Business Goal for both: is trying to make its technology work more consistently across its different machines / better overall experience.
Operators - don't have to learn a completely different experience every time they switch equipment:
Same/easier way to identify and sign in the operator to a machine (i.e.: Bluetooth, language the machine is showing)
Operator settings and preferences can be managed consistently, rather than starting completely over when moving machines
Know who is operating the machine and collect associated metrics, giving the owner visibility into how machines are being used
o Should this operator even have access to operate this machine?
Payload -
Their technology helps their customers understand how much material a machine is actually moving. That matters because accurately loading and moving material is a core part of getting work done efficiently.
The Autonomy & Automation team within Technology is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to join our Integrated Technology Solutions organization to support machine control and autonomy solutions, ensuring reliable delivery of software enabled functionality to customers.
In this role, you will own the integration of onboard and offboard systems that enable scalable, reliable deployment of software-driven capabilities across the machine platforms. You will work across embedded systems, cloud services, and digital ecosystems to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality from device to cloud and back.
The successful candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams to analyze requirements, develop and test software, document designs and processes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues spanning machine, system, and cloud based environments. The role also supports verification and validation activities, product releases, and ongoing improvements to existing solutions.
Automation
Automation
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and validate software supporting machine control and autonomy solutions, including embedded software enablement mechanisms
Work across onboard (embedded software enablement) and offboard (cloud-based systems), supporting device to cloud and cloud to device interactions.
Develop and execute formal verification and validation plans, including functional, regression, and release testing across multiple machine platforms.
Utilize bench machines, test assets, and back office engineering environments to diagnose, reproduce, and resolve complex system issues.
Analyze and troubleshoot software, data, and integration defects involving enterprise systems, digital services, and distribution workflows.
Produce and maintain design descriptions, test cases, operating procedures, and validation documentation.
Partner closely with product management, NPI teams, product support, and dealers to support launches, field follow, and continuous improvement activities.
Tools & Technology Environment
This role operates in an environment that includes:
Machine control and software enabled feature systems supporting multiple delivery models
Digital and factory software platforms and services
Structured SDLC, validation gates, and release processes
Experience with autonomy, machine control, or construction technology systems.
Background in software licensing, subscriptions, or entitlement systems.
Experience supporting factory, dealer, or field follow processes.
Familiarity with safety critical or regulated product releases.
Expert Level
This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.
The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $120.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a Contract position based out of Chillicothe, IL.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Chillicothe,IL.
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Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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We’re TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.
TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.
