Electronics Team Lead - Defense

Location: New Hudson

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 ProceduresSAE Standards: J1673, J2344, J2929

Communication protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, J1939, Wireless 802.11, Ethernet, EtherCATProficiency in engineering software tools such as:

CAD tools:
Creo/Windchill Schematic/Harness Design:
Vesys, Capital, ZukenPCB Design:
KiCAD, Eagle Network debug tools:
Kvaser, Vector CANalyzer or CANoePrinted 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,
-454

BMIL-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:$ - $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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