Test Case Development Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Oshkosh Corporation•Oshkosh, WI

1d•$91,500 - $148,100

About The Position

Oshkosh Defense is an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer committed to protecting others by meeting customer needs with next-generation defense technologies and advanced systems. The Test Case Development 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.

Requirements

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of related experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

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.
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.