Senior Autonomy Engineer – AI, Vision & UGV Systems

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Jefferson City, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Senior Autonomy Engineer in Jefferson City, Tennessee to design, develop and integrate software for autonomy, active safety, and unmanned vehicle control. You will contribute to software architecture, real-time control, and AI-based perception while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience and knowledge of embedded C/C++, C#, Python, PLCs, SQL, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ and real‑time software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate software for autonomy and active safety systems.
• Support real-time control algorithms, motion planning and sensor processing.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare design documentation and assist in proposals and cost studies.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

C#

Python

PLCs

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

TargetLink

Job description

JLG, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Senior Autonomy Engineer in Jefferson City, Tennessee to design, develop and integrate software for autonomy, active safety, and unmanned vehicle control. You will contribute to software architecture, real-time control, and AI-based perception while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience and knowledge of embedded C/C++, C#, Python, PLCs, SQL, and MATLAB/Simulink.