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Principal Systems Development Engineer

Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
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.

Solar Turbines is looking for a motivated team member to work on New Product Introduction (NPI) for plant level solutions using the agile development process. This is an exciting environment with an opportunity to develop new technology and products. This specific position focuses on developing system level models, creating reliability studies and delivering on remote operation enablers related to turbomachinery power applications. Areas of focus will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Hybrid Power Systems
  • Supervisory & Predictive Control
  • Optimization
  • Machine Learning
  • Validation Testing
  • University Research
  • Integration into existing systems

What You Need To Have:

Educational Background:

  • BS in Engineering

Technical Excellence:

  • 8 years of industry experience
  • Physics based modeling – system modeling in MATLAB, Simulink
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation/Testing
  • Power Electronics experience

Top Candidates Will Have:

Educational Background:

  • A Master’s or PhD degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Technical Excellence:

  • PowerFactory
  • Data Visualization/Analysis
  • Turbomachinery subsystems & balance of plant knowledge
  • Control systems knowledge
  • Field or test cell experience
  • Programming experience
  • Great attention to detail
  • Knowledge of the Agile/Scrum -Process

Stipend Relocation:

Partial relocation assistance may be offered.

This position requires a 5-days in office schedule.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$120,299.00 - $180,449.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

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.

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Salary : $120,299 - $180,449

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