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Electronics Team Lead - Defense

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Pratt Miller Engineering

Lyon Charter Township, MI (In Person)

$139,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 8 weeks ago (Updated 7 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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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:
    $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. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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