Senior Crash Analysis Engineer — Hybrid

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,300 - 126,900; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense, a leader in tactical vehicle technology, seeks a Senior Engineer - Crash Analyst to model and analyze vehicles and subsystems using CAE tools. You will propose simulations, interpret results, and communicate findings to design leadership, aiming for performance gains and cost reductions.

The role supports a hybrid work arrangement—three days in the office, two days remote—and requires collaborating with test engineers and production teams to ensure analysis aligns with program

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with CAE tools and programming language.
• Familiarity with FMVSS Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create models and perform analysis on new or existing products (vehicles and subsystems, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and/or telehandlers) using CAE tools such as ADAMs, ANSA, Patran, Nastran, LS-Dyna, Star-CCM+, and Amesim.
• Propose appropriate simulation approaches and methodologies to maximize customer value.
• Maintain effective communication with internal customers on project scope, technical approach, timing, and results.
• Provide clear interpretation of simulation and analysis results to customers through technical reports and presentations.
• Provide technically feasible approaches for product improvement to result in improved performance and weight / cost reductions based on analysis and experience.
• Develop scripts (Python, Matlab) for process automation.
• Collaborate with test engineering teams to develop and support system and subsystem testing.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Tools

ADAMS

ANSA

Patran

Nastran

LS-Dyna

Star-CCM+

Amesim

Job description

Oshkosh Defense, a leader in tactical vehicle technology, seeks a Senior Engineer - Crash Analyst to model and analyze vehicles and subsystems using CAE tools. You will propose simulations, interpret results, and communicate findings to design leadership, aiming for performance gains and cost reductions.

The role supports a hybrid work arrangement—three days in the office, two days remote—and requires collaborating with test engineers and production teams to ensure analysis aligns with program