Electronics and Controls Engineer - Mid 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 Electronics and Controls Engineer would support a Pratt Miller internal program competing in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship. This position would have both shop based and trackside responsibilities. This position would work within a cross functional team to operate, maintain, and develop the systems and their performance. An extensive background in motorsports data, electronics, and controls is a requirement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vehicle Data and Electronic Systems

Design and integration of vehicle electronics and control systems:

• Specify harness, instrumentation, and electronic component requirements
• Responsible for system maintenance, device programing and setup
• Develop and maintain system communication protocols and documentation
• Complete necessary reporting and documentation

Maintenance and operation of vehicle control and data acquisition systems:

• Trackside and shop-based analysis, optimization, and maintenance of vehicle controls and data acquisition systems
• Simulation and testing of feature developments
• Document requested development, integration, and feedback
• Maintain a feature timeline and development plan
• These control systems include, but are not limited to:
  • Traction control
  • Braking control
  • Clutch control
  • Hybrid system control
  • Driver feedback and dash systems
  • High voltage systems
  • Scrutineering systems
  • Embedded fuel/energy consumption strategies
  • Interaction between Chassis and Powertrain Systems
  • Simulation and hardware in the loop integration

Trackside / Support Execution

Race and Test Event support

• Race and test event support when required
• Race and testing support duties could include but not limited to:
  • Data review related to vehicle system and instrumentation operation
  • Optimization of controls system to improve vehicle performance
  • Telemetry monitoring for performance and reliability
  • Programming of data acquisition and control systems
  • Data downloading and distribution
  • Verification, maintenance and replacement of instrumentation and electronics equipment
  • Assisting in setup and teardown of equipment
  • Other various activities suited to skill set

Team Member Interactions

This role will interface heavily with a large cross functional team. Overall communication and interaction are expected to be handled in a collaborative manner for the overall improvement of performance and execution.

The role will be expected to interact with other groups within Pratt & Miller, and outside in relation to execution of duties not limited to:

• Organization, participation, and collaboration in meetings
• Support and project realted travel

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes
• Support Program Management on process developments and improvements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Desired Education

• BS in engineering or other advanced technical background
• 5 years or greater of Motorsports experience with a focus on vehicle electronics and controls systems
• Preferred background in vehicle dynamics and controls engineering

Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced engineering background covered as part of duties outlined above
  • Motorsport data acquisition system software and hardware
  • Controls engineering and system development
• Extensive knowledge of CAN based system programming, architecture, and operation
• Operational knowledge of high voltage and hybrid systems
• Experience covering a range of vehicle data acquisition system tools
  • PI Toolbox
  • PI Workshop
  • Bosch WinDarab
  • Bosch RaceConOther
  • Marelli Wintax
  • Other
• Advanced experience in data processing and visualization
  • Matlab
  • Tabluea,