Chassis Controls System Engineer

Oshkosh Defense; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI seeks a Development Engineer for Chassis Controls Systems & Software to lead embedded software across braking, steering, suspension, propulsion, and stability control. You will collaborate with systems, controls, hardware, calibration, validation, and supplier teams to deliver robust software for safety-critical vehicle motion control.

From concept through production support, you will help advance software-defined platforms while ensuring compliance with ASPICE,

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3+ years developing embedded automotive software and calibration.
• Experience with embedded control systems for automotive apps.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink or ETAS Ascet.
• Knowledge of CAN/CAN FD, LIN and Automotive Ethernet.
• Experience with UDS, DTCs and calibration tools.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements, control strategies and software architecture.
• Drive the definition and evolution of Vehicle Motion Controls architecture.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, calibration and validation teams.
• Deliver software/ECU releases through reviews and configurations.
• Support MBD, MIL, SIL, and MIL verification activities.
• Coordinate across Powertrain, ADAS and supplier teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434.

Skills

Embedded automotive software

Matlab/Simulink

DS/Requirements management

CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet

UDS/DTCs diagnostics

Strong analytical & communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Software

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS/Jama

ETAS Ascet

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape

ETAS INCA

Git/Jenkins/CI

Job description

About Oshkosh Defense, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Development Engineer - Chassis Controls Systems & Software is responsible for the development, integration, validation, and release of embedded systems and software that enable vehicle motion across braking, steering, suspension, propulsion, and stability control into a coordinated vehicle motion control domain. This role collaborates with systems, controls, hardware, calibration, validation, and supplier engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical software that meets vehicle performance, quality, cybersecurity, and functional safety requirements.

The Development Engineer will support the complete software development lifecycle - from concept development and requirements definition through implementation, verification, vehicle integration, launch, and production support—while contributing to the advancement of Oshkosh’s transition towards software-defined commercial vehicle platforms.

Your Impact

• Drive the definition and evolution of Vehicle Motion Controls electrical/electronic architecture, functional decomposition, and feature integration including Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Lock Braking, Traction Control, Electric Power Steering, and associated Value-Added features for commercial vehicles.
• Define system requirements, control strategies, software architecture, and interface specifications.
• Cross-functional support for Systems Engineering, software development, vehicle system calibration, integration, validation and launch activities.
• Deliver software and ECU releases through disciplined design reviews, configuration management, supplier collaboration, and continuous quality and cost improvement.
• Develop, integrate, validate, and release embedded software for commercial vehicle chassis control systems, including:
• Electronic Braking Systems (EBS)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
• Traction Control Systems (TCS)
• Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Vehicle Motion/Chassis Domain Controller (VMC)
• Coordination with the Powertrain, ADAS, Autonomy, and supplier engineering teams to deliver a holistic Vehicle Motion Controls driving experience for our customers.
• Drive software quality through peer reviews, requirements traceability, static analysis, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Develop diagnostic strategies, service functions, and software update capabilities supporting manufacturing, field service, and over-the-air deployment.
• Optimize software for commercial vehicle performance, durability, reliability, payload management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with controls, systems, cybersecurity, functional safety, diagnostics, and vehicle integration teams to deliver production-ready software.
• Support Model-Based Development (MBD), including MIL, SIL, and HIL verification activities.
• Integrate supplier-developed software into vehicle platforms while ensuring compliance with program timing, quality objectives, and software release processes.
• Coordinate the development and execution of software verification and validation plans to ensure compliance with functional, safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Analyze software defects, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), and vehicle performance issues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, software flashing, calibration activities, and vehicle testing.
• Participate in software technical reviews, architecture reviews, design reviews, and release readiness assessments.
• Support production launch activities, manufacturing issue resolution, and continuous software improvements through over-the-air (OTA) or service software updates where applicable.
• Ensure software development complies with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), ISO 26262 Functional Safety, and ISO/SAE 21434 Cybersecurity requirements.
• Ensure that technical issues are resolved within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.
• Conduct duties consistent with the Company’s mission statement, quality objectives, and defined policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required to support suppliers, prototype builds, vehicle testing, manufacturing launches, and customer visits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience developing embedded automotive software and/or calibration.
• Experience developing embedded control systems and software for automotive applications.
• Experience with embedded controls development including Matlab/Simulink or ETAS Ascet.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols including:
• CAN / CAN FD
• LIN
• Automotive Ethernet
• Experience using automotive diagnostics (UDS, DTCs) and calibration tools.
• Understanding software integration, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Standout Qualifications

• Accredited Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience developing embedded automotive software and/or calibration.
• Applied experience with:
• MATLAB/Simulink
• AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive
• Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, or CANape
• ETAS INCA
• Git or other version control systems
• Jenkins or CI/CD automation
• Atlassian Jira
• Python scripting
• Cross functional experience in the automotive product lifecycle including vehicle level validation, launch and field support.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety processes.
• Familiarity with ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity.
• Experience with commercial vehicle or heavy-duty vehicle chassis systems.
• Knowledge of Agile software development and Automotive SPICE.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Pay Range

$79,300.00 - $126,900.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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