Lead Controls Engineer, Autonomous JetDock Systems

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer – Controls to lead development, integration, and validation of JetDock autonomous docking systems on aircraft loaders. You will combine hands-on embedded software with vehicle electrical design to meet performance goals.

This role requires expertise in LIDAR sensing, CAN networks, and cross-functional leadership, with responsibility for architecture, component selection, and rigorous validation across diesel and electric

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field with eight (8) or more years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting embedded controller software using Danfoss PLUS+1 OR CODESYS.
• Experience designing vehicle or mobile-equipment electrical and control systems, including selection and integration of controllers, sensors, and electrical components.
• Experience with CAN bus communication, vehicle controls architecture, and system-level hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Experience leading complex controls engineering activities and providing technical guidance to other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution and on-time completion of complex JetDock controls development, integration, and validation projects across aircraft loader platforms.
• Personally develop, modify, troubleshoot, and validate embedded controller software using Danfoss PLUS+1; apply relevant CODESYS experience where applicable.
• Develop vehicle electrical and controls architectures; define system requirements and select controllers, sensors, displays, electrical components, and communication interfaces.
• Lead hardware and software integration into multiple aircraft loader models, including diesel and electric configurations, while accounting for platform-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain common controller software approaches and configurable parameters where practical to support consistency, maintainability, and efficient updates.
• Integrate and troubleshoot LIDAR and other sensors used in aircraft detection, positioning, and automated vehicle functions.
• Develop and lead system test and validation plans, including controlled-environment testing, vehicle testing, customer-site validation, and production implementation.
• Perform complex system-level investigations and root-cause analysis involving software, electrical hardware, CAN communications, sensors, and vehicle behavior; implement and verify corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction to other controls engineers; assign and prioritize technical activities, review engineering work, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Direct electrical designers and collaborate with mechanical engineers on component installation, sensor placement, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Manage multiple technical priorities and controls project schedules; support resource planning, estimates, risk assessment, and communication of project status to management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and Field Service teams to resolve integration and performance issues.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support for field integration and validation, including collaboration with international teams and customer representatives as required.
• Independently investigate applicable controls and sensing technologies; improve engineering methods, software reuse, validation processes, and product robustness.
• Deliver results according to Oshkosh and applicable industry engineering standards and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Embedded software

CAN bus

Vehicle controls

Leadership

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/software/mechanical engineering

Master's degree in electrical/software/mechanical engineering

Ph.D. in electrical/software/mechanical engineering

Tools

Danfoss PLUS+1

CODESYS

Job description

Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer – Controls to lead development, integration, and validation of JetDock autonomous docking systems on aircraft loaders. You will combine hands-on embedded software with vehicle electrical design to meet performance goals.

This role requires expertise in LIDAR sensing, CAN networks, and cross-functional leadership, with responsibility for architecture, component selection, and rigorous validation across diesel and electric