Chief Engineer - Software (Battery Electric Vehicle Software & Controls) - Remote/Hybrid
Oshkosh Corporation3 days ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$119k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own the technical roadmap for xEV propulsion controls, embedded software, calibration development, and E/E systems architecture.
- Lead development of traction inverter controls, electric motor control, battery management integration, drivability, charging, thermal management, and software-defined vehicle initiatives.
- Define system requirements, control strategies, software architecture, and interface specifications.
- Lead cross-functional xEV E/E software and controls teams across systems engineering, calibration, integration, validation, and platform functions.
- Deliver software and ECUs through design reviews, configuration management, supplier collaboration, and quality and cost improvement plans.
- Drive integration with chassis, braking, ADAS, body electronics, and telematics systems.
- Represent xEV Powertrain Controls and Software in business and product strategy and present technical decisions to leadership, peers, customers, and suppliers.
- Coach and develop junior engineers and lead the transition toward vertically integrated development, integration, and validation.
- Support department budgets, operating cost forecasts, project budget requests, technical proposals, reports, presentations, and project documentation.
- Provide technical support for prototype, pilot, and production builds and resolve complex issues with customers and suppliers.
Requirements
- Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- Five or more years of experience designing, developing, validating, and launching xEV vehicles is preferred.
- Seven or more years of cross-functional automotive or heavy-truck product lifecycle experience, including vehicle-level validation, launch, and field support, is preferred.
- Experience with automotive E/E architecture, ECU hardware, sensors, actuators, software, calibration, CAN, UDS, and configuration management is preferred.
- Familiarity with Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, ETAS INCA, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Jama is preferred.
- An accredited master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering is preferred.
- Seven or more years leading teams in the design, development, validation, and launch of light-duty automotive or heavy-truck on-road xEV vehicles is preferred.
- Ten or more years of cross-functional automotive or heavy-truck product lifecycle experience is preferred.
- Prior experience leading small- to medium-sized engineering teams with direct reports is preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety, ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity, and systems engineering lifecycle processes is preferred.
Benefits
- Remote role with travel of up to 25% for onsite collaboration; candidates near Detroit, MI, Oshkosh, WI, or Spartanburg, SC are strongly preferred.
- Competitive total rewards package and people-first culture with opportunities for team member growth and success.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Tech Stack
Ada
Categories
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation designs and manufactures specialty vehicles and access equipment for defense, fire and emergency, construction, and airport ground support markets. Its brands include JLG aerial work platforms, Pierce fire apparatus, McNeilus refuse and concrete mixers, and Oshkosh Defense tactical vehicles such as the JLTV. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, it is publicly traded on the NYSE (OSK) and sells equipment, parts and services to governments and industrial customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense.