Engineer Intern - Software (Summer 2026)

Oshkosh Corporation • Oshkosh, WI

2d • $18 - $37

About The Position

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. SUMMARY The Software Engineer Intern will provide support for the Software Engineering team. Activities will include designing reliable, functional, and cost-effective vehicle control software; develop and test programming for vehicles and systems; support various systems through troubleshooting or reprogramming the system. This role will work on a variety of key projects and initiatives ranging from simple tasks to more complex analytical projects.

Requirements

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of various degrees of information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Detail oriented and quality focused.
• Ability to work independently while prioritizing workload.
• Flexible and adaptable to working under tight deadlines and/or changing needs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
• Experience with C or C++ programming or similar programming language.
• Experience writing embedded applications on microcontrollers.
• Experience working with Controller Area Network (CAN) and the J1939 protocol.
• Strong academic record, GPA 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Write quality, maintainable, object-oriented C++ software.
• Develop and maintain PC programs used for the configuration of truck specific programming.
• Identify and control vehicle operation and maintenance risks.
• Prepare and maintain the software documentation necessary to support the configuration of truck specific programming.
• Test truck specific programming to ensure the programming operates as specified.
• Participate in peer reviews and other engineering activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees