Oshkosh Defense
Defense
Sr.SystemsValidationEngineer
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“Sr. Systems Validation Engineer at Oshkosh Defense. Skills: Embedded systems, Vehicle control systems, Test automation. Design manual test cases. Develop automated test cases”
What You'll Achieve.
Requirement-to-test traceability coverage; Automated test execution rate; Automated test reliability; Effective defect identification; Effective defect resolution support; Test automation framework improvements
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Master's degree in Software Engineering, Experience testing ICE/EV/HEV software, Experience with dSpace Synetec, 5+ years software test case development, Experience with vehicle software testing, Experience with diagnostic communication protocols, Familiarity with HIL/SIL test environments
What You'll Do.
Design manual test cases
Develop automated test cases
Validate embedded vehicle systems software
Translate requirements into test scenarios
Support test case execution
Validate functionality
Validate safety-critical behavior
Verify network communication
Document software defects
Triage software defects
Conduct regression testing
Validate new software releases
Develop test automation frameworks
Maintain test automation frameworks
Integrate frameworks into CI/CD
Contribute to automated build verification
Contribute to system simulation
Contribute to continuous testing
Support HIL infrastructure setup
Support HIL configuration
Support HIL maintenance
Participate in design reviews
Participate in code reviews
Provide test centric feedback
Ensure proper configuration management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with developers; Collaborate with system engineers; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Technical writing; Reporting
Process & Methodology
Program timeline management
Full Job Description
**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 Sr. Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing manual and automated test cases to validate embedded vehicle systems software across Oshkosh Corporation’s electric, hybrid, and internal combustion platforms. This role supports verification and validation (V&V) activities to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of vehicle control systems. ## ## _**YOUR IMPACT:**_ ## **Test Case Design & Development** * ## 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, TestStand, dSpace and Jama. ## **System & Software Testing** * ## 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 fea
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