Senior Autonomy Validation Engineer
Core
Validating autonomous workflows for Caterpillar's Command for Hauling (CfH) system using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, simulation, and real machine data.
Role type
Senior Autonomy Validation Engineer (Systems Integration & Validation)
Builds
Autonomous haulage systems for mining and off-highway applications
Domain
Mining autonomy, autonomous vehicle systems, hardware-in-the-loop simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HIL bench operation, MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE SCALEXIO, CAN/J1939, Ethernet/TCP-IP, sensor simulation (LiDAR, radar, camera, GPS, IMU), machine performance analysis, test automation, defect management, requirements traceability
Preferred skills
AI/autonomy knowledge, shift-left validation, model fidelity improvement, complex system troubleshooting
Technologies
dSPACE SCALEXIO, ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, MATLAB/Simulink, JIRA, Azure DevOps, CAN, J1939, Ethernet, TCP-IP, LiDAR, radar, camera, GPS, IMU
Responsibilities
Validate CfH autonomous workflows using L8 HIL benches and simulation environments; Develop and maintain validation scenarios, test cases, and regression tests; Analyze real machine data, logs, and communication captures to identify performance gaps; Configure, operate, and troubleshoot dSPACE SCALEXIO benches; Integrate and validate sensor and positioning simulation; Design, build, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and electrical interfaces; Document defects and maintain traceability between requirements and validation evidence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC