Sr. Project Engineer- Software

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. 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.

The Sr Project Engineer – Software leads and manages the engineering team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts across different engineering disciplines. Responsible for making critical decisions that have a large impact on projects and engineering initiatives. Develops and fosters Engineers to think innovatively, hold accountability, and process improvement on a daily basis. The Sr Project Engineer – Software is the classification typically reserved for a single incumbent or a limited number of individuals with highly developed specialties in research and development or design area.

YOUR IMPACT:  

• Manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, and Technicians.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of their engineering team.

• Applicant will be responsible for test plan creation and execution on bench, SIL, HIL and in-vehicle.

• Provide coaching and development for their team through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities and creation of individual development plans for team members.

• Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs of department, and direct preparation of budget requests.

• Has some level of P&L responsibility.

• Understands market share and P&L for their product line - business acumen.

• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers, across segments and functions.

• Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, Oshkosh leadership, and external customers.

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time.

• Will be responsible for overall project schedule and budget.

• Responsible for managing multiple priorities.

• Collaborate as needed with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.

• May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.

• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on a common project.

• Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh, as well as general industry, engineering standards and processes.

• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of complex plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.

• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.

• Plans and directs the technical aspects of the most highly complex research and development programs.

• Synthesizes and analyzes studies which required application of advanced knowledge in a specific field.

• May provide project direction and technical counsel to lower-level engineers.

• Research, study, and propose the use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.

• Prepare technical proposals and presentations.

• Travelling required up to 20% of time.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with eight (8) or more years of related experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Accredited Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering.      

• Familiarity with JavaScript, JSON, Python, LabVIEW, Simulink and SQL database in addition to embedded C/C++.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• 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.

• 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.

• Decision-Making:  Significant responsibility for decisions and final results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple unites. Substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighted before a decision can be reached. 

• 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”.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.

• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.

• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.

• Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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