Sr. Principal Engineer - Controls

Oshkosh Aero Tech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh Aero Tech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, Jet Aire®, Jet Power®, Amp TekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Lead technical execution and on-time completion of complex Jet Dock controls development, integration, and validation projects across aircraft loader platforms.

Personally develop, modify, troubleshoot, and validate embedded controller software using Danfoss PLUS+1; apply relevant CODESYS experience where applicable.

Develop vehicle electrical and controls architectures; define system requirements and select controllers, sensors, displays, electrical components, and communication interfaces.

Lead hardware and software integration into multiple aircraft loader models, including diesel and electric configurations, while accounting for platform-specific requirements.

Develop and maintain common controller software approaches and configurable parameters where practical to support consistency, maintainability, and efficient updates.

Integrate and troubleshoot LIDAR and other sensors used in aircraft detection, positioning, and automated vehicle functions.

Develop and lead system test and validation plans, including controlled-environment testing, vehicle testing, customer-site validation, and production implementation.

Perform complex system-level investigations and root-cause analysis involving software, electrical hardware, CAN communications, sensors, and vehicle behavior; implement and verify corrective actions.

Provide technical direction to other controls engineers; assign and prioritize technical activities, review engineering work, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Direct electrical designers and collaborate with mechanical engineers on component installation, sensor placement, schematics, and technical documentation.

Manage multiple technical priorities and controls project schedules; support resource planning, estimates, risk assessment, and communication of project status to management.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and Field Service teams to resolve integration and performance issues.

Provide remote and on-site technical support for field integration and validation, including collaboration with international teams and customer representatives as required.

Independently investigate applicable controls and sensing technologies; improve engineering methods, software reuse, validation processes, and product robustness.

Deliver results according to Oshkosh and applicable industry engineering standards and processes.

Other duties as assigned.

Regular attendance is required.

Accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field with eight (8) or more years of related experience.

Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting embedded controller software using Danfoss PLUS+1 OR CODESYS.

Experience designing vehicle or mobile‑equipment electrical and control systems, including selection and integration of controllers, sensors, and electrical components.

Experience with CAN bus communication, vehicle controls architecture, and system‑level hardware/software troubleshooting.

Experience leading complex controls engineering activities and providing technical guidance to other engineers.