Test Case Development Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. seeks an experienced software testing engineer to develop and manage test plans for embedded vehicle control systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess over 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, including automated testing frameworks and vehicle software testing protocols. This role is pivotal in driving product quality and innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Opportunities for career advancement and impact on community safety await.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing ICE/EV/HEV software including battery management.
• 5+ years of experience in software test case development.
• Familiarity with HIL/SIL test environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop manual and automated test cases for embedded vehicle control software.
• Translate software and system requirements into structured test scenarios.
• Manage test plans and ensure proper configuration management.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Quality Assurance

Python

C

MATLAB

Test Automation

Vehicle Software Testing

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

dSpace

Git

Job description

* ## Develop manual and automated test cases for embedded vehicle control software (e.g., powertrain, braking, steering, body control, and operator interface systems).* ## Translate software and system requirements into structured, traceable test scenarios and procedures.* ## Develop comprehensive test plans and drive timely execution to meet program timeline/targets* ## Create and maintain test scripts and data for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.* ## Apply model-based testing techniques using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, TestStand, dSpace and Jama.* ## Develop and manage test plans, results, and traceability in alignment with Oshkosh’s quality and functional safety standards.* ## Participate in design and code reviews with a focus on testability and verification coverage.* ## Review draft requirements and provide test centric feedback ensuring quality V&V efforts downstream* ## Ensure proper configuration management and test result archiving.* ## Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.* ## Experience in testing ICE/EV/HEV software (battery management, power electronics, thermal management)* ## Experience with dSpace Synetec test case automation* ## 5+ years of experience in software test case development or quality assurance for embedded or automotive systems.* ## Experience with vehicle software testing and diagnostic communication protocols (CAN, J1939, UDS).* ## Familiarity with HIL/SIL test environments (dSPACE, ETAS, or equivalent) **Technical Skills:*** ## Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, CAPL, C, or MATLAB).* ## Experience with test automation frameworks and version control tools (Git).* ## Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, embedded systems, and system integration principles. **Soft Skills:*** ## Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.* ## Excellent collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams.* ## Commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement. **Performance Metrics:*** ## Requirement-to-test traceability coverage.* ## Automated test execution rate and reliability.* ## Timely and effective defect identification and resolution support.* ## Contribution to test automation framework improvements.* ## **Internal Contacts:** Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.* ## **External Contacts:** Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.* ## **Decision-Making:** Regularly makes significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources.* ## **Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:** Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.* ## **Supervisory/Managerial:** General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.## **Communication Skills:** Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG(R), Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce(R), MAXIMETAL(TM), Oshkosh(R) Defense, McNeilus(R), IMT(R), Jerr-Dan(R), Frontline(TM) Communications, Oshkosh(R) Airport Products, Oshkosh(R) AeroTech(TM) and Pratt Miller.