Electronics Team Lead - Defense

Location: New Hudson, Michigan, United States

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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, 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.

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
•    Defense Electronics Technical Leadership
•    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
•    System Hardware Integration
•    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

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

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

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

•    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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•    Position requires light physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

•    Daytime schedule Monday – Friday with infrequent night/weekend work to achieve deadlines. 
•    Occasional travel as required for on-site customer work.

Pay Range:

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