Modern Controls Engineer - Principal

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh companyPratt 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 Senior Embedded Software & Controls Tech Specialist will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and validation of embedded control systems for defense applications. This role requires deep expertise in classical and modern control theory, real-time embedded systems, and system-level integration. The position is highly technical and hands-on, supporting the full lifecycle from modeling and algorithm development through hardware integration and vehicle-level deployment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Controls System Design & DevelopmentImplement control algorithms using classic and modern control techniquesPerform stability, robustness, and performance analysisDesign and tune multi-loop and multi-axis control architecturesDeploy control algorithms using Simulink and embedded C/C++ environmentsDevelop and validate control strategies through SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testingSupport system commissioning, calibration, and field troubleshootingSystem Simulation and ModelingDevelop state-space and frequency-domain models of electromechanical, hydraulic, and vehicle systems through physical modeling and system identification methodsIdentify performance metrics and system specifications from model resultsModel correlation and validation to test dataUse models to develop and test controls algorithmsSystem Hardware IntegrationSupport design, selection, and integration of electronic componentsCommunicate mechanical requirements of system to design staffIdentify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirementsTroubleshoot and resolve system and electrical issuesEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:MS or PhD in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems8+ years of engineering experienceDESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Control system modeling and simulation in MATLAB, Simulink, and StateflowClassical control techniques including PID, lead–lag compensation, loop shaping, root locus design, feedforward control, and cascaded loop architecturesModern control techniques including state-space modeling, LQR/LQG, Kalman Filtering, Model Predictive Control (MPC), robust control and MIMO system designNumerical optimization methods for parameter fitting and control tuningEmbedded Model-Based Development tools (Simulink/Stateflow Coder, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE)Embedded software in C/C++ on microcontrollers, Linux, or RTOS-based platformsExpertise in specific areas such as:Weapon SystemsCombat Vehicle EngineeringFire Control SystemsTurrets and Ammo Handling SystemsKnowledge of MIL Standards for software, electronics, communications, cyber and functional safety (MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C, DO-254)Experience delivering defense software CDRLsNetworking protocols and standards (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, EtherCAT, DDS, TSN)Automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, J1939, XCP/CCP) and Tools (Vector, Kvaser, INCA)Actuator controls (motors, valves) and by-wire designElectric and Hybrid vehicle architectureVehicle/system level simulation (ADAMS, Dymola, CarSim/ TruckSim, FMI/FMU)Vehicle and system troubleshooting experienceElectrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulationData acquisition hardware and software experienceMust meet the requirements for obtaining US Government clearancePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires light physical activityEXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlinesSome travel as required or on-site customer work#LI-TA1Pay Range: $104,100.00 - $173,900.00The 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 View email address on click.appcast.io Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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.SummaryLocation: New Hudson, Michigan, United StatesType: Full time