Software Engineer 3

Position: Software Engineer 3
Location: Mossville, IL (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $52/hr
Duration: 12-month contract (potential extension)

In this role, you'll join Caterpillar's Advanced Controls and Condition Monitoring team, developing next-generation control systems for advanced power technologies. You'll work on engine controls, power system controls, software development, and model-based design while contributing to innovative products and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance control algorithms and embedded software for advanced power systems.
• Design, simulate, validate, and deploy software using SIL and HIL environments.
• Build and maintain models using MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and Simscape Power Systems.
• Support engine modeling, power system controls, diagnostics, and optimization algorithms.
• Perform software testing, debugging, validation, and machine verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize tools such as Git, CANalyzer, CANape, Lauterbach, and Python/C/C++ for development and debugging.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor's degree alone will not be considered).
• 3+ years of industry experience with an MS (PhD preferred).
• Strong experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and Simscape Power Systems.
• Experience with power system controls, engine modeling, and control system development.
• Knowledge of linear and nonlinear control theory, PID control, and embedded real-time systems.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with version control (Git) and software debugging tools is preferred.
• Experience with generator controls, hybrid energy systems, renewable energy, or engine controls is a plus.