Engineer - Automation

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Engineer - Autonomy & Active Safety provides design, development and integration support of software architecture, real-time control algorithms, artificial intelligence, motion planning, computer vision and sensor processing algorithms, graphical user interfaces, and inter-process messaging for active safety, advanced driver assistance systems and unmanned ground vehicle control/embedded systems development.  

YOUR IMPACT:  

• Under close supervision, perform basic software development and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes

• Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, algorithms, peer reviews and/or reporting

• Under close supervision, work on project tasks of limited complexity in a support role

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

• Provide guidance or mentorship to interns working on a common project

• Ability to learn and utilize model-based software tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, TargetLink, etc.

• Ability to write embedded C and/or C++ software to configure and control hardware and provide API’s for application code

• Support supervisor, suppliers, engineering specialists, and other departments to execute job assignments consisting of meeting specifications and performing calculations, analysis, and design

• Responsible for quality conscious design including cost and reliability

• Participate in cost studies, project time estimation, and technical proposals

• Process engineering information through CMMI level 3 procedures

• Use reasonable foresight to identify vehicle operation and maintenance risks and control them within acceptable levels

• Write requirements and design documentation

• Direct support of suppliers and test programs to include travel to off-site locations as necessary to accomplish assigned engineering programs

• Other duties as assigned

• Regular attendance is required

• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and Internship experience or six (6) or more months of related work experience

• Ability to work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment

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STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

• Familiarity with C#, PLCs, Python, and SQL database in addition to embedded C/C++

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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: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information.  Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents

• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures

• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”

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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: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.