Test Case Development Engineer - Vehicle Systems

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.

• Develop manual and automated test cases for embedded vehicle control software (e.g., powertrain, braking, steering, body control, and operator interface systems).
• Translate software and system requirements into structured, traceable test scenarios and procedures.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and drive timely execution to meet program timeline/targets.
• 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, Test Stand, 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.

• 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.
• 5+ 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).
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to product quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Requirement‑to‑test traceability coverage.
• Automated test execution rate and reliability.
• Timely and effective defect identification and resolution support.
• Contribution to test automation framework improvements.

• 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:
  Limited 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,…