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Senior Software Test Engineer- Autonomy & Active Safety

Oshkosh Corporation · Oshkosh, WI · $79,300–$126,900 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a test automation tool you built. How much time did it save, and who used it?

What they are checking: Whether they improve validation efficiency through software, which the posting names as a core goal.

Tell me about troubleshooting a complex issue with engineers from several disciplines.

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate across software, hardware and systems teams to find a root cause.

What would you do

A test fails once in fifty runs. How do you figure out whether it's the system, the test or the setup?

What they are checking: Whether they treat intermittent failures seriously, since a rare false brake or missed detection matters a lot.

Your program wants to ship, and your testing found an issue that only happens in rare conditions. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report findings clearly with real risk data and stand firm when safety is at stake.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd build a test plan for an active safety feature like automatic emergency braking on a heavy truck.

What they are checking: Whether they can tie test cases to requirements and cover edge cases, not just the happy path.

What's your experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing? How do you decide what to test on HIL versus on the vehicle?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the cost and risk tradeoffs between simulated and real vehicle testing.

How do you write a system requirement for an ADAS feature so it can actually be tested?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, measurable requirements that remove guesswork from validation.

What's different about testing an unmanned ground vehicle compared to driver assistance in a truck with a person in it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that removing the human fallback changes safety cases and test coverage.

How do you keep people safe when you're testing an active safety or autonomy system on a real vehicle?

What they are checking: Whether they plan safety drivers, test areas, kill switches and procedures before any live test.

How do you test sensor-based features like radar or camera detection against weather, dust and lighting conditions?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the harsh environments Oshkosh vehicles work in and how to cover them in testing.

What scripting languages or tools do you use most in test work, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have the practical programming skills to build test tools, not just run manual tests.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

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 Senior Engineer – Autonomy & Active Safety is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, and validation of autonomy and active safety systems. This role combines systems engineering, hands-on vehicle and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and software development to ensure the robust performance of active safety, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) control systems. The engineer will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop and validate system requirements, execute test plans, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and improve validation efficiency through test automation and software tool development. YOUR IMPACT: • Under supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, software development, hardware selection, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes. • Support senior Engineers in the preparation of test plans, system designs, computation methods, and/or reporting. • Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity. May be responsible for managing multiple projects. • Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally. • Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project. • Provide support and insight to design team based on data developed during modeling and validation stages. • Utilize software tools such as CAN bus simulator, Busmaster, Visual Studio, etc. • 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. • Assists in feasibility studies on proposed projects. • Supports proposal development with design report preparation on performance characteristics and expectations of new and existing system designs. • 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. • Utilize MagicDraw and other software to develop system architecture in assigned projects as applicable. • Other duties as assigned. • Regular on-site attendance is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience developing and validating autonomy, active safety, ADAS, or unmanned vehicle systems. • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, verification, and traceability. • Experience using CAN-based diagnostic and analysis tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, Vehicle Spy, etc.). • Understand of software development cycles and software validation. 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 or responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents. • Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined. • 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. #LI-VR Pay Range: $79,300.00 - $126,900.00 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 a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.

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