About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
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, proto@type manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
The Defense Controls Engineer Team Lead will oversee a small team responsible for controls and software development, system integration, characterization, and testing. This position requires a deep understanding of embedded systems, control theory, and real-time software design. In addition to technical leadership, the role provides direct supervision and career development to 2-7 direct reports, supporting performance management, recruitment, and process development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
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
Controls Software Technical Leadership
Lead technical execution of embedded controls and software scope
Estimate effort and identifies required skillsets required
Work with cross functional project leads to ensure project success
Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality
Ensure compliance with software standards and program requirements
Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and proposal efforts
System Simulation and Modeling
Formulate multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
Identify performance metrics and system specifications from model results
Model correlation and validation to test data
Use models to develop and test controls algorithms
System Hardware Integration
Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff
Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issues
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
6+ years of engineering experience
DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Embedded software in C/C++ on microcontrollers, Linux, or RTOS-based platforms
System modeling and simulation in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
Embedded Model-Based Development tools (Simulink/Stateflow Coder, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE)
Vehicle/system level simulation (ADAMS, Dymola, CarSim/ TruckSim, FMI/FMU)
Classical control techniques including PID, lead-lag compensation, loop shaping, root locus design, feedforward control, and cascaded loop architectures
Modern control techniques including state-space modeling, LQR/LQG, Kalman Filtering, Model Predictive Control (MPC), robust control and MIMO system design
Expertise in specific areas such as:
Weapon Systems
Combat Vehicle Engineering
Fire Control Systems
Turrets and Ammo Handling Systems
Knowledge of MIL Standards for software, electronics, communications, cyber and functional safety (MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C, DO-254)
Experience delivering defense software CDRLs
Networking protocols and standards (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, EtherCAT, DDS, TSN)
Automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, XCP/CCP) and Tools (Vector, Kvaser, INCA)
Actuator controls (motors, valves) and by-wire design
Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture
Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation
Data acquisition hardware and software experience
Must meet the requirements for obtaining US Government clearance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires light physical activity
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines
Some travel as required or on-site customer work
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.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
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