Model Based System Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI

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 Sr. Engineer– Software Systems defines and develops software requirements, software architecture, interfaces, and design validation for vehicle and embedded software systems. This role converts customer, vehicle, system, product, safety, and regulatory needs into complete and verifiable software solutions. YOUR IMPACT: Develop, review, approval, and release of software architecture and requirements specifications. Analyze customer, stakeholder, vehicle, system, safety, and regulatory requirements and decompose them into software-level requirements, architectural constraints, interfaces, and verification criteria. Develop and maintain software architecture models that define: Software components and responsibilities Functional allocation Internal and external interfaces Data and control flows Operating modes and state behavior Network communication Timing, performance, memory, and resource constraints Fault detection, diagnostics, and degraded-operation behavior Preform architectural trade studies and recommend solutions based on functionality, performance, reliability, safety, cybersecurity, maintainability, reuse, implementation complexity, and lifecycle cost. Define standard software interfaces between vehicle controllers, displays, sensors, actuators, gateways, controls applications, and external systems. Participate in design reviews and document findings, risks, actions, and recommendations. Support safety analyses such as Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis. Work with systems engineers, controls engineers, developers, and functional safety engineers to develop software and system safety architectures. Work with implementation teams to clarify requirements, interfaces, safety constraints, and architectural intent. Review supplier requirements, software architecture, detailed designs, verification plans, and compliance evidence. Assess the technical impact of proposed changes across software components, interfaces, safety analyses, verification activities, vehicle functions, and dependent systems. Apply model-based systems and software engineering methods, including UML and SysML, where appropriate. Build consensus across software, systems, controls, hardware, safety, cybersecurity, test, manufacturing, service and supplier organizations. Manage multiple priorities and complete assigned projects or portions of projects within established schedule and budget objectives.

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Three or more years of related experience in software systems engineering, embedded software, vehicle systems, software architecture, requirements engineering, functional safety, or a comparable discipline.
• Experience developing and reviewing software requirements and software architecture.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout a structured product-development lifecycle.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively through written documentation, presentations, and technical discussions.

• Accredited Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Experience with embedded software for automotive, commercial, defense, heavy-duty, off-highway, autonomous, hybrid, or electric vehicles.
• Five or more years of vehicle or embedded-system requirements development experience.
• Experience with requirements development, architecture definition, interface management, safety analysis, or software design reviews.
• Proficiency with requirements-management, safety-analysis, and architecture-modeling tools such as: MagicDraw or Cameo IBM DOORS Medini Analyze Similar Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or lifecycle management tools.
• Experience developing architecture models using UML, SysML, or comparable modeling languages.
• Experience with functional safety standards and practices, including ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882, IEC 61508.
• Familiarity with embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, Python, or model-based software development.
• Experience with vehicle network protocols and tools, including CAN, J1939, Ethernet, CANalyzer, CANoe, PEAK PCAN, Kvaser, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and standards, including ISO/SAE 21434 or comparable standards.
• Experience working within CMMI, Automotive SPICE, or another structured engineering-development process.

• 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: 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 and technical journals, legal documents.
• Decision-Making: Significant responsibility for decisions and final results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple units. Substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighed before a decision can be reached.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judic.
• Supervisory/Managerial: Instructing and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “technical lead”.

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.

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.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. 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. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.