Electronic Systems Verification & Validation Senior Engineer

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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.

 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!!

Responsibilities 

• Develop the Software In-the Loop (SIL) test strategy for the Subsystems Controls and Software 

• Execute the SIL strategy including 

• Standardize SiL infrastructure and framework 

• Drive consistent adoption of SiL process 

• Develop SIL regression test plans 

• Develop SIL GoogleTest scripts  

• Ensure SIL test integration in CI/CD/CT pipeline 

• Enable AUTOSAR readiness by driving Tech Platform conformance across Systems, Subsystems, Controls, and Software teams, with SiL serving as the primary verification layer within the V&V strategy 

• Collaborate with process partners to improve end‑to‑end feature traceability from requirements, SIL test planning and results, to HIL testing and software integration testing. 

• Lead a team of 4-6 members performing SIL activities and collaborate with global teams to deliver results 

• Provide project management support by defining scope, schedule, and deliverables; track progress, risks, and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery 

Skill Descriptors 

• 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.