Autonomy Engineer - Perception

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Job Summary:

Perception is a key part of Caterpillar's autonomy efforts.  We are a small team with the opportunity to make a big impact.  As Caterpillar is an established company with thousands of products in mining and construction all around the world, the customer pull for autonomy is clear.  We are looking for a perception engineer to join our team of experts in developing cutting-edge autonomous driving systems. As a perception engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for sensor fusion, object detection, tracking and classification. You will also collaborate with other engineers and researchers to integrate your solutions into our software stack and hardware platform. 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:

• Solve challenging perception problems.
• Participate in design and development of high-quality perception software and algorithms to solve our customer needs.
• Document architecture specifications, software design, verification plans, test cases, operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Work with application teams to collect and analyze data on customer experience with robotic and manned platforms.
• Use appropriate tools to debug, test and maintain perception software and assist in the verification and validation process.

Education requirement:

Requires a degree or multiple degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.

What skills you will have:

Artificial Intelligence/Autonomy:

Working knowledge of mobile robotics perception for autonomy or advanced operator assist systems. This includes a working knowledge of computer vision, machine learning and deep learning techniques and familiarity with lidar, radar and cameras as perception sensors. 

• Design, write, test and review autonomy and advanced operator assist perception software.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team.

Software Development Life Cycle:

• Working knowledge of the Agile software development methodology
• Write high quality software for your perception algorithms to solve our customers' needs.

Programming Languages:

• Working knowledge and proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages
• Full understanding of software engineering

Application Development Tools:

• Knowledge of standard application development tools used in development of mobile robot perception systems.
• Knowledge of ROS, OpenCV, Tensorflow/PyTorch, and code development tools.

Problem Solving:

Have a working knowledge of Perception for mobile robotics with the following:

• Solve challenging perception problems in autonomy and operator assist systems.
• A passion for innovation and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong mathematics skills

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Pittsburgh, PA    

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

Sponsorship is available for this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

May 10, 2024 - May 25, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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