Electronics Engineer

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following items:

 Vehicle Electrical Architecture

• Support a Sr. Electronics Engineer in developing the vehicle integration strategy for electrical systems
• Assist in defining architectures for power generation, management, and storage
• Aid in CAN integration with vehicle communication systems
• Communicate wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds
• System Hardware Specification
• Design wiring harness schematics per automotive and MIL-STD specifications
• Work with and assist electrical lab in building harnesses
• Research, select, and source sensors, actuators, motors, energy storage, and other hardware
• Communicate mechanical requirements of system to project design staff
• System Integration and Testing
• Assist in the build and integration of the electric system into the vehicle
• Interface with suppliers to identify and procure parts
• Troubleshoot electrical issues ranging from harnessing to controller states
• Process and analyze performance and test data
• Software Development
• Support algorithm development in Simulink using a rapid prototype environment
• Integration and build of prototype systems in development vehicles
• Software calibration and validation in test vehicles

 ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Interaction with current & potential customers regarding Pratt & Miller systems

• Planning & program management on internal and customer projects

• Education / training

• Provide feedback on product needs, processes and future training

• The candidate must be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team 

  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  Desired Education and Training

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

   

  Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Vehicle electronics architecture and wiring schematic design experience

  • Military, motorsport and commercial standards for electrical systems and interfaces beneficial

• Wire harness layout and hands-on build experience

  • Mentor Graphics VeSys Design/ VeSys Harness, PTC Creo Cabling, Visio

  • Able to work well with electronic build technicians

• Data acquisition hardware and analysis experience

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience

• Knowledge of automotive, defense or motorsports industries

  • Electric and hybrid vehicle exposure beneficial

  • Autonomous, by-wire systems or vehicle robotics exposure beneficial

• Rapid Prototype Software Development Tools for Embedded Systems

  • MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow

  • Motohawk

  • Vector CANape/CANalyzer

• Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, RS485, SPI, Wireless 802.11, DSRC)

• Mechatronic component knowledge (sensors, actuators, energy storage)

• Experience identifying controller hardware I/O and computational requirements

   

  Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Office Environment

• Travel up to 10% 

   

  Other Requirements:

  This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements.  Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or ability to meet licensure requirements. 

  Other Duties

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

   Pratt & Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.