Defense Contractor Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI

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.

The Senior Engineer - Crash Analyst performs simulation activities using CAE tools to model, analyze and provide creative, feasible solutions to problems encountered in product development. Communicates simulation methodology, inputs, assumptions, results and recommended actions to design engineering and leadership verbally and through written reports. This is a non-supervisory position.

*This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Create models and preform analysis on new or existing products (vehicles and vehicle subsystems, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and/or telehandlers) using CAE tools such as ADAMs, ANSA, Patran, Nastran, LS-Dyna, Star-CCM+, and Amesim.
• Propose appropriate simulation approaches and methodologies to maximize customer value.
• Maintain effective communication with internal customers on project scope, technical approach, timing, and results.
• Provide clear interpretation of simulation and analysis results to customers through technical reports and presentations.
• Provide technically feasible approaches for product improvement to result in improved performance and weight / cost reductions based on analysis and experience.
• Conduct duties in an ethical, professional manner consistent with the Oshkosh Way and defined policies and procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete work and meet established and agreed upon deadlines.
• Collaborate with test engineering teams to develop and support system and subsystem testing.
• Perform correlation of test data to simulation results to identify opportunities to improve simulation methodologies or identify test related issues.
• Develop scripts (Python, Matlab) for process automation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics.
• Familiarity with CAE tools and programming language.
• Familiarity with FMVSS Regulations

Pay Range:

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.