Senior Controls Engineer, Autonomous JetDock Systems

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; 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 JetDock controls development for aircraft cargo loaders. You will design and validate embedded software, architect vehicle electrical systems, and guide cross‑functional teams in integrating sensors like LIDAR.

Your role requires hands‑on coding, system testing, and technical leadership across multiple loader platforms, with global collaboration and field support responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical, software, or mechanical engineering with 8+ years of related experience.
• Hands‑on experience developing embedded controller software using Danfoss PLUS+1 OR CODESYS.
• Experience designing vehicle electrical and control systems including controllers, sensors, and components.
• Experience with CAN bus communications and system‑level hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Experience leading complex controls engineering activities and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead JetDock controls development, integration, and validation across loader platforms.
• Develop and validate embedded controller software and electrical architectures.
• Coordinate hardware/software integration and field testing with cross‑functional teams.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to controls engineers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and international teams on integration issues.

Skills

Danfoss PLUS+1

CODESYS

CAN bus communications

Embedded controller software

LIDAR integration

Autonomous vehicle controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Software/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Danfoss PLUS+1 development tools

CAN diagnostics tools

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Job description

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer – Controls to lead JetDock controls development for aircraft cargo loaders. You will design and validate embedded software, architect vehicle electrical systems, and guide cross‑functional teams in integrating sensors like LIDAR.

Your role requires hands‑on coding, system testing, and technical leadership across multiple loader platforms, with global collaboration and field support responsibilities.