Sr. Systems Validation Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases to validate embedded vehicle systems software across Oshkosh Corporation’s electric, hybrid, and internal combustion platforms.
• Translate software and system requirements into structured, traceable test scenarios and procedures.
• Create and maintain test scripts and data for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
• Apply model-based testing techniques using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, TestStand, dSpace and Jama.
• Support test case execution to validate functionality, performance, and safety-critical behavior of embedded systems.
• Verify communication across CAN, LIN, and Ethernet networks using tools like Vector CANoe, DET, CANalyzer, or ETAS INCA.
• Log, document, and triage software defects, collaborating with developers and system engineers for resolution.
• Conduct regression testing and validation for new software releases and feature updates.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD environments (ETM, JAMA).
• Contribute to automated build verification, system simulation, and continuous testing strategies.
• Support HIL infrastructure setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Develop and manage test plans, results, and traceability in alignment with Oshkosh’s quality and functional safety standards.
• Participate in design and code reviews with a focus on testability and verification coverage.
• Review draft requirements and provide test centric feedback ensuring quality V&V efforts downstream.
• Ensure proper configuration management and test result archiving.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in testing ICE/EV/HEV software (battery management, power electronics, thermal management).
• Experience with dSpace Synetec test case automation.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in software test case development or quality assurance for embedded or automotive systems.
• Experience with vehicle software testing and diagnostic communication protocols (CAN, J1939, UDS).
• Familiarity with HIL/SIL test environments (dSPACE, ETAS, or equivalent).

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, CAPL, C, or MATLAB).
• Experience with test automation frameworks and version control tools (Git).
• Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, embedded systems, and system integration principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement.