Chief Engineer Software (Battery Electric Vehicle Software & Controls)

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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 Chief Engineer xEV Powertrain Controls & Software provides technical and organizational leadership for the design development integration validation and lifecycle support of battery and hybrid electric vehicle (xEV) propulsion control systems. This role is accountable for the technical strategy and execution of embedded software controls systems engineering calibration and vehicle integration across electric drive units battery systems charging thermal management and vehicle control architectures. The Chief Engineer establishes the technical vision for software-defined vehicle technologies while ensuring compliance with automotive functional safety cybersecurity and quality standards.

YOUR IMPACT

• Own the technical roadmap for xEV propulsion controls embedded software calibration development and E/E systems architecture.
• Lead cross-functional development of E/E architecture traction inverter controls electric motor control battery management integration drivability charging and thermal management strategies.
• Drive software-defined vehicle initiatives including planned change update readiness diagnostics and scalable software architectures.
• Define system requirements control strategies software architecture and interface specifications.
• Lead the overall xEV E/E software and controls team efforts collaborating with Systems Engineering Calibration Integration Validation and platform teams.
• Deliver planned software and ECUs with design reviews configuration management building collaborative supplier relationships quality and cost improvement plans.
• Lead technical decision making across vehicle systems including:
  • Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
  • Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Electric Drive Unit (EDU)
  • DCDC Converter (DCDC)
  • Onboard Charger (OBC)
  • Vehicle Drivability
  • Charging systems including EVSE compatibility
  • Thermal management
• Ensure successful integration of xEV propulsion controls with chassis braking ADAS body electronics and telematics.
• Represent xEV Powertrain Controls and Software in business and product strategy to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Cross-domain collaboration with functional leaders to achieve strategic initiatives.
• Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering peers leadership and external customers.
• Provide coaching and development for junior engineers in xEV domain.
• Support the development and tracking of department budget(s) forecast operating costs and direct preparation of project budget requests.
• Identify and provide potential innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Help lead the transformation of the organization into more vertically integrated approaches to development integration and validation.
• Interface with customers/suppliers to resolve complex technical issues to provide the business with innovative industry leading solutions.
• Research study and proposes use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers internal and external customers and outside resources concerning technical issues.
• Ensure that technical issues are resolved within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis research and historical records.
• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts components and materials that meet requirements.
• Perform job duties in an ethical professional manner which is consistent with the Oshkosh Way.
• Conduct duties consistent with the Companys mission statement quality objectives and defined policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype pilot and production support.
• Prepare technical proposals quotations reports and presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field with ten (10) or more years of related experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Masters degree in Computer Science Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in the design development validation and launch of light-duty automotive or heavy truck onroad xEV vehicles.
• 7-10 years of cross functional experience in the automotive product lifecycle including vehicle level validation launch and field support.
• Automotive E/E architecture experience including ECU hardware sensors actuators software calibration CAN UDS and configuration management.
• Familiarity with E/E tools such as Canalyzer ETAS INCA Vector Canape Atlassian Jira and Jama.
• Prior experience leading engineering teams.
• Functional Safety Cybersecurity Systems Engineering experience.

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