The Sr Principal Engineer – Software is the classification typically reserved for a single incumbent or a limited number of individuals with highly developed specialties in research and development or design area.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time.
• Will be responsible for overall project schedule and budget.
• Responsible for managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on a common project.
• Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh, as well as general industry, engineering standards and processes.
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of complex plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.
• Plans and directs the technical aspects of the most highly complex research and development programs.
• Synthesizes and analyzes studies which required application of advanced knowledge in a specific field.
• May provide project direction and technical counsel to lower-level engineers.
• Research, study, and propose the use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
• Prepare technical proposals and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with eight (8) or more years of related experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering.      
• Familiarity with JavaScript, JSON, Python, and SQL database in addition to embedded C/C++.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• 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, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Decision-Making:  Significant responsibility for decisions and final results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple unites. Substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighted before a decision can be reached. 
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.  Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.
• Supervisory/Managerial:  General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
• Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.