Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
About the Role
Caterpillar's Intelligent Machine Systems – CAT Technology Division (Mossville, IL) is seeking an Electronic Systems Verification and Validation Engineer to support lab-based testing for Caterpillar machines. In this role, you will collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team to verify and validate embedded software, while developing deep expertise in the electrical and electronic systems that power Caterpillar’s products and technologies. You and your team will perform system integration testing using a combination of Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SiL) and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HiL) methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
Location: Mossville, IL (United States)
Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday
Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic & International)
Relocation Assistance Offered: Domestic
US Work Sponsorship Offered: None
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the testing team lead, machine system coordinators, and electronic system design engineers to define testing priorities and determine test coverage.
- Collaborate with system engineers to understand machine feature requirements, develop test plans, implement test plans, perform testing regression, document test results, and troubleshoot new software features.
- Perform software regression, delta content testing, and properly document test results to meet compliance with functional safety requirements and ISO 9001.
- Document test process and results; prepare and analyze software defect-tracking reports.
- Develop product-testing procedures, including the identification and implementation of new bench capabilities by participating in selecting the next generation of test environment and tools.
- Develop automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency in both HiL and SiL environments.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- dSPACE hardware and software (e.g., VEOS, ControlDesk, AutomationDesk) for operating the dSPACE XiL environment independently.
- Product testing approaches, techniques, and tools; ability to design, plan, and execute testing for L6 machine level software integration.
- Data analysis techniques and tools to effectively review test data and explain discrepancies.
- Techniques for identifying possible causes of bench issues or software defects.
- C, C++, or Simulink for software development.
- Python scripting.
- Googletest.
- GIT configuration management.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree or advanced degree in an accredited Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Technical Excellence: Excellent working knowledge of dSPACE hardware and software.
- Product Testing: Excellent working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong working knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools. Ability to break down complex problems into smaller components. Ability to develop and use checklists. Ability to learn from mistakes and apply lessons learned.
- Communications: Collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly convey and interpret ideas, information, and requirements across diverse teams. Ability to present and review test results effectively.
Top Candidates Will Have
- Experience assembling and modifying test bench including wiring and harnessing.
- Solid working experience in the design, development, or testing of embedded systems.
- Strong experience with dSPACE test equipment and Automation Desk.
- Strong attention to detail through all phases of the testing cycle.
- Strong experience with Python scripting.
- Strong experience with Opal test equipment.
- Strong experience with SIL and Googletest.
- Regular usage of GIT configuration management.
- Solid systems/requirements experience in the Automotive or Heavy Equipment industry.