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Embedded Software Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc.

Mossville, ILFull-time$147–193K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$147–193K/yr
Location
Mossville, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Caterpillar seeks an Embedded Software Engineering Specialist to support development of transmission software and controls on its Drivetrain Systems and Software Team. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and collaboration to improve transmission system performance and quality. The specialist plans, develops, tests, and maintains software, leads design and implementation work, and provides technical direction, reviews, training, and mentoring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Real-Time Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingMATLAB/SimulinkReal-Time Operating SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentEmbedded Real-Time SystemsCAN/J1939 Data LinksClearCaseGitDiab CompilerpOSEKMATLAB Autocode GeneratorNotepad++Control SystemsTransmission SystemsElectronic ComponentsAgile Software DevelopmentGoogle TestTest AutomationCode EditorsCode Search ToolsLauterbach DebuggerATI VisionVector ToolsAUTOSAR ArchitectTechnical LeadershipDeveloper TrainingMentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Listed Engineering Fields or Related8 Years Experience or Master's and 6 Years

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Mossville, Illinois

Full time

R0000402826

Career Area:

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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Embedded Software Engineering Specialist at its facility located at Mossville Illinois Building AC Office (Chillicothe), 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523. This position is in the Drivetrain Systems and Software Team and will be responsible for supporting the development of transmission software and controls. In this role you will experience a combination of technical leadership, hands-on development and collaboration with various team members to ensure optimal performance and quality of transmission systems. Provide technical leadership in the design, development, and enhancement of transmission systems to optimize products and system. Interact with machine and transmission application leads and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain transmission software. Integrate common software library modules and source code generated from a code generation tool. Perform architect reviews on peer's software activities. Provide developer training and mentoring. Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance. Perform laboratory verification of software along with performing Model in the Loop (MIL) testing. Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing software and procedures. Provide technical direction in Identifying and addressing areas of product weakness in finished products. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 8 years of experience in developing and planning electronic control systems or embedded software for automotive, on-highway truck, or off-highway applications or related occupation. In the alternative, the employer will accept a master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 6 years of experience in developing and planning electronic control systems and/or embedded software for automotive, on-highway truck, or off-highway applications or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Software development for real-time systems, C/C++ programming, Matlab/Simulink, real-time operating systems, and embedded software development tools and environments; (2) Developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, and off -highway applications; (3) Application of data links CAN or J1939 for control and monitoring purposes; (4) ClearCase, git, Diab compiler, pOSEK, Matlab(The Mathworks) autocode generator, Notepad++ Editor; (5) Control Systems, transmission systems or components, electronics components; (6) Agile Software Development; (7) Google test environment as well as test automation; and (8) Code editor/code search tool, Lauterbach Debugger, ATI Vision, Vector tools, AutoSAR architect. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

Summary Pay Range:

$146,890.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers , search [Embedded Software Engineering Specialist / R0000402826] #LI-DNI

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 29, 2026 - February 28, 2027

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,296 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$147–193K/yr
  • Illinois median$116–170K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$130–194K/yr953 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $170K, is 17% above the Illinois median midpoint ($145K) — in the top quarter of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Illinois and 1,296 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,074 postings).
Education
561 of the 1,296 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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