Embedded Software & Controls Lead - Defense
Job in
New Hudson, Oakland County, Michigan, 48165, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Oshkosh Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** 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 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, Moto Hawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE)
+ Vehicle/system level simulation (ADAMS, Dymola, Car Sim/ Truck Sim, FMI/FMU)
+ Classical control techniques including PID, lead-lag compensation, loop shaping, root locus design, feed forward 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, Ether
CAT, 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…
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