Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Project Team Leader

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Job Description:

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Caterpillar’s Intelligent Machine Systems - CAT Technology Division (Mossville, IL Building AC) is currently seeking an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Sr Engineer to support lab-based testing for Caterpillar machines. In this role, you will work with an engineering team in the verification and validation of embedded software for Caterpillar machines, while building a detailed knowledge of the Electrical and Electronic Systems on Caterpillar’s products and technologies that they enable. You and your team will be performing Embedded software validation using a combination of SiL (Software-in-the-loop) and HiL (Hardware-in-the-loop) methodologies to ensure high quality software for our internal and external customers. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development and execution of the Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test strategy for Subsystems Controls and Software, ensuring alignment with program objectives and overall V&V roadmap
• Drive implementation of the SIL strategy by:
  • Establishing and standardizing SIL infrastructure and frameworks across teams
  • Promoting and ensuring consistent adoption of SIL processes and best practices
  • Leading the development and review of SIL regression test plans
  • Overseeing the creation and quality of SIL GoogleTest scripts
• Ensuring seamless integration of SIL testing within CI/CD/CT pipelines
• Drive AUTOSAR readiness initiatives by coordinating Tech Platform conformance across Systems, Subsystems, Controls, and Software teams, with SIL as a key verification layer in the V&V strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (process, systems, software, and validation teams) to improve end-to-end feature traceability, from requirements through SIL validation to HIL and system integration testing
• Lead and mentor a team of 4–6 engineers, providing technical guidance, task prioritization, and performance coaching to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Coordinate with global teams to align execution, resolve dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of SIL outcomes across programs
• Own day-to-day execution tracking, including scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies, and proactively escalate issues and drive resolution to meet project milestones

What You Will Have:

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Embedded Systems: Knowledge of embedded systems and their applications; ability to develop embedded systems with varying levels of complexity to control the operations of the machine it is embedded within.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Top candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
• Typically, have 7+ years’ experience in software development or Validation.
• Strong experience with Software In-the Loop (SIL)
• Strong experience architecting modular software features
• Strong experience with C, C++ and Simulink Autocoding
• Experience with CI/CD/CT pipelines
• Strong experience with software versioning control framework
• Experience working with Global teams

Additional Information

• The location for this position is on site in Mossville, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position
• Travel is 10%

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Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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