Controls Engineer - Senior Level

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 Embedded Software & Controls Engineer III leads controls software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. This position requires a strong understanding of embedded systems, control theory, and real-time software design. The position is highly technical and hands-on, supporting the full lifecycle from embedded software development and system bring-up through hardware integration, debugging, and vehicle-level deployment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Embedded Software Development

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for microcontroller, Linux, and real-time operating systems
• Implement and debug software in real-time or near real-time environments
• Develop user-space applications and interfaces on embedded Linux platforms
• Interface with hardware through drivers, communication buses, and I/O subsystems
• Support system bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization
• Analyze system performance, timing, and resource utilization

Controls Development

• Implement control algorithms in C/C++ and Simulink-generated code
• Develop and tune control strategies
• Model mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
• Develop and test control performance through modeling, bench testing, and vehicle testing
• Support validation through MIL, SIL, and HIL testing

System and Hardware Integration

• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
• Communicate system requirements effectively with cross-functional design teams
• Assist in hardware selection to meet I/O and computational requirements
• Define wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issues
• Must meet the requirements for obtaining U.S. Government security clearance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills in complex system environments
• Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain high attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Exhibit initiative, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced project settings

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

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

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Embedded software development in C/C++ on microcontrollers, Linux, or RTOS-based platforms
• Familiarity with build systems (CMake, Yocto, Buildroot)
• Experience with RTOS platforms (VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS), including scheduling, IPC, and timing constraints
• Experience writing and debugging Linux kernel-space drivers
• Knowledge of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, EtherCAT, TSN)
• Model-Based Development tools (MotoTron/MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE)
• Familiarity with MIL standards (MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C, DO-254)
• Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, XCP/CCP) and related tools (Vector, Kvaser, INCA)
• Experience with actuator controls (motors, valves) and by-wire systems
• Understanding of electric and hybrid vehicle architectures
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system design and simulation
• Data acquisition hardware and software experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires light physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, with infrequent night or weekend work to support project demands
• Additional effort may be required to meet project deadlines
• Some travel or on-site customer support may be required

Pay Range:

$91,500.00 - $14