Electronics Team Lead - Defense

Oshkosh Corporation • New Hudson, MI

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About The Position

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster. The Electronics Engineer Team Lead will oversee a small team responsible for the development, integration, and testing of advanced electronics hardware systems. This position requires a deep understanding of embedded systems and hardware supporting defense systems and vehicle platforms. In addition to technical leadership, the role provides direct supervision and career development to 2-7 direct reports, supporting performance management, mentoring, and process development.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Systems.
• Minimum 6+ years of engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• High Voltage system design and hardware development experience
• Motors, inverters, DCDC Converters, Batteries
• High Voltage Safety Design Requirements and Procedures
• SAE Standards: J1673, J2344, J2929
• Communication protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, J1939, Wireless 802.11, Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Proficiency in engineering software tools such as:
• CAD tools: Creo/Windchill
• Schematic/Harness Design: Vesys, Capital, Zuken
• PCB Design: KiCAD, Eagle
• Network debug tools: Kvaser, Vector CANalyzer or CANoe
• Printed Circuit Board design experience
• Wire harness and cabling design experience
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
• Proven ability to motivate, inspire, develop personnel
• Expertise in specific areas such as:
• Electrical and Hybrid vehicle systems
• Weapon Systems
• Combat Vehicle Engineering
• Fire Control Systems
• Turrets and Ammo Handling Systems
• Knowledge of MIL Standards for electronics
• MIL-HDBK-1857, -4548, -454B
• MIL-STD-464, -461, -1275
• MIL-spec Connection systems: MIL-DTL-38999, -5015

Responsibilities

• Manage performance, development, and goal setting of direct reports
• Mentor and develop technical capabilities within the team
• Assist with employee retention and recruitment
• Assist with budget and department goal setting
• Lead the technical execution of mechatronic and embedded systems including component selection, system architecture, control methods
• Estimates effort and identifies required skillsets
• Coordinates with cross functional project leads to ensure project success
• Defines system architecture and functionality
• Ensures compliance with industry and program-specific requirements
• Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and proposal efforts
• Create and approve engineering drawings, schematics, ICD’s and specifications
• Develop new processes and engineering tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues
• Communicate mechanical requirements of system including cable routings, thermal management and hardware packaging to design staff
• Identify and communicate controller I/O requirements to controls staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level