Senior Principal Engineer - Test & Development

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.

We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Job posting is for future opening*

Individual with highly developed specialties in testing, research and development related to heavy-duty specialty vehicles and associated ancillary equipment.

YOUR IMPACT

• Plans and directs the technical aspects of the most highly complex research and development programs related to heavy-duty vehicles and associate equipment
• Synthesizes and analyzes studies which require application of advanced knowledge in a specific field.
• May provide project direction and technical counsel to subordinate engineers
• Researches, studies, and proposes use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products
• Directs design for complex test fixtures and apparatuses according to test requirements and analysis of engineering parameters associated with both the fixtures and the item being tested
• Oversees construction and development of test fixtures
• Supervise and monitor progress of testing
• Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets
• Communicate the status and results of tests as needed
• Research customer specifications, design validation requirements, field failures, and Government mandates (FMVSS, EPA, etc.

to recommend a course of testing

• Perform appropriate analysis and / or tests to ensure performance, durability, and safety criteria are met
• Survey plans, concepts, and findings clearly and concisely by means of drawings, sketches, and oral and written communication
• Work well and serve in a team environment
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with Oshkosh Corporation departmental staff including Product-Line Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Marketing as well as with vendors and consultants
• Utilize various state-of-the-art engineering tools, i.e., a personal computer (PC) or computer-aided design equipment, in assigned projects as applicable
• Supervise subordinate engineers and technicians as required to accomplish testing
• Direct support of customers and test programs, to include travel to off-site locations as necessary to accomplish assigned engineering programs
• May represent testing at design reviews and technical coordination meetings
• Maintain a high awareness and standard of safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or similar engineering
• 8-plus years related experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work in an R&D environment
• CATIA V5 experience
• Strong project planning, good technical writing skills, and experience in creating test procedures and
• test reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities.

Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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 : 920-502-3009 or

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.

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