Sr. Principal Engineer - Autonomy
Oshkosh
Frederick, MD · Posted August 6, 2026
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About the job
About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
The Sr. Principal Engineer - Autonomy will provide design, development and integration support of software architecture, motion planning, computer vision and sensor processing algorithms, graphical user interfaces, and inter-process messaging for active safety, advanced driver assistance systems and unmanned ground vehicle control systems development.
YOUR IMPACT:
Develop and integrate large ROS2-based autonomy software
Perform engineering calculations, investigations, software development, hardware selection, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
Develop software unit and regression tests
Support and mentor more junior Engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
Autonomously develop and deliver small and large portions of the overall application.
Support supervisor, suppliers, engineering specialists, and other departments to execute job assignments consisting of meeting specifications and performing calculations, analysis, and design.
Write requirements and design documentation.
Direct support of programs to include travel to off-site locations as necessary to accomplish assigned engineering programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You produce high quality and maintainable C++ code
Proficiency in ROS2-based software development within complex application
Experience working on real world autonomous application as key contributor
Elevated proficiency with Ubuntu 22.04+ OS
Elevated proficiency with distributed systems
Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with six (6) or more years of related experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
Real world autonomy projects experience as key contributor
Track record of project leadership or innovative solutions designs
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.
Pay Range: $104,100.00 - $173,900.00
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.
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