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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.\nAn Autonomy Application Architect owns the overall vehicle-level solution for autonomous machines. They lead a team of autonomy engineers and collaborate with specialists to design and implement autonomous systems that perform real tasks in the real world.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDesign and implement autonomous machine systems from requirements to production.\nIdentify state-of-the-art technology solutions to meet customer needs. Follow through with solution evaluation, selection, and delivery. \nCollaborate with software, hardware, and platform teams to break down solutions into actionable delivery activities.\nEstimate project time and cost to enable prioritization and project management. \nPerform Risk and Benefit analysis on proposed solutions and execute phased delivery plans starting with simulation, running through proof of concept, culminating in production release. \nCollaborate with global engineering and cross functional teams to deliver new products within our scalable technology portfolio. \nTriage and resolve system level issues found in development, validation, or production. \nWhat You Have:\nCommunicating Complex Concepts:Work with a global team to communicate the Why’s and develop the How’s of agreed features. \nClearly document system details and ensure understanding with each subsystem team. \nCommunicate designs and tradeoffs with stakeholders at multiple levels. \n\nTechnical Excellence:Proven ability to work on production products through design, implementation, customer rollout, and support.\nAbility to decompose complex customer requirements into achievable technical requirements for the systems that make up the product.\nKnowledge and experience with Autonomous Systems, preferably a Cat Command system such as Command for Hauling, Dozing, etc.\n\nInfluencing Through Expertise:Strong working knowledge of the Caterpillar Command ecosystem in mining or construction, or other centralized control system architectures which can be drawn upon for design proposals and decisions.\nConstantly staying abreast of advancements in the Autonomy and mining industries.\nProvides evidentiary support while giving opinions or recommendations to influence decision making.\nConducts tasks in such a way as to build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field.\n\nEffective 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.\nEffectively communicates ideas and design tradeoffs to team members and stakeholders\nWilling to spend the time to document designs, requirements, and success criteria to assure team member alignment\nClearly explains project goals to team members, keeps leadership informed of progress, and shares relevant updates with external partners\nUses data-driven arguments, active listening, and tailored messaging to persuade stakeholders and achieve consensus.\n\nEducation Requirements: Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum\nConsideration for Top Candidates:\nExperience with Caterpillar technology products\nExperience with Robotics or Autonomous projects required\nExperience with mining, construction, or agricultural machines and methods\nExperience with product lifecycle and multi-generational technology products\nData analysis and issue investigation using custom scripts and tools\nSafety frameworks, such as functional safety or SOTIF - Simulation tools for development and validation\nFamiliarity with SiL and HiL test methods\nC++ and Python familiarity\nDevelopment in a Linux environment\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is available with this position.\nThis position will require up to 20% travel\n#LI\nSummary Pay Range:\n$147,760.00 - $240,110.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. 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