Yojitha Etikala
Control Systems Engineer
- Role
- Autonomy Validation Engineer at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Peoria, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yojitha Etikala
Experienced Controls Systems Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in embedded systems, hydraulic controls using model-based development. Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and delivering high-impact solutions across multiple Caterpillar platforms. Skilled in MIL/SIL/HIL testing, AUTOSAR integration, and functional safety documentation. Skill Set: • Control Systems Design (Battery and FuelCell Electric Vehicles, Hydraulic, Powertrain, Transmission)• Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink, MIL/SIL/HIL)• Embedded Software (C, C++, Embedded C, ARM, RTOS, Linux)• Communication Protocols (CAN, J1939, UART, SPI, TCP/IP, Ethernet)• AUTOSAR Standards & Migration• Debugging & Validation (CANalyzer, CANape, Oscilloscope)• Agile Methodologies• Functional Safety (ISO 26262, HARA, ASIL)• Version Control (GIT, Polarion)• Wireless Technologies (Zigbee, LoRa, BLE, Bluetooth)
Experience
Autonomy Validation Engineer
Jan 2026 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor’s Degree, electriconics and communication engineering
2011 — 2015
University of New Haven
Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering
2016 — 2017
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