Motorsports Electronics Engineer - Entry Level

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New Hudson, MI, USA
In-Office
69K-109K Annually
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Computer Vision • Machine Learning • Agriculture • Defense • Manufacturing
Oshkosh Corp. designs, builds and manufactures some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment
The Role
Support vehicle electronic systems design and integration for NASCAR, including testing, documentation, and collaboration with teams. Assist in data system management and provide event support during races.
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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.

Pratt Miller is looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join its Competition Engineering Group. This role would support Pratt Miller’s NASCAR efforts. The role will be required to support testing activities across the Stellantis NASCAR program, including wind tunnel testing, track testing, and wheel force transducer (WFT) testing. This position would have both shop based and trackside support responsibilities when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vehicle Electronic Systems

Design and integration of vehicle electronics and control systems:

  • Develop and specify harness, instrumentation, and electronic component requirements for system design
  • Responsible for device programing and setup
  • Develop and maintain system communication protocols and documentation
  • Manage supplier technical interactions
  • Develop and manage test requirements and planning when applicable
  • Managing necessary reporting and documentation
  • Development of operation SOPs

Maintenance of the vehicles systems not limited to:

  • Develop and maintain the operating configurations for the various systems
  • Manage associated documentation and distribution of updates
  • Inspecting, installing, calibrating, and modifying vehicle electrical harnesses and instrumentation
  • Verifying system operations
  • Managing inventory and location of systems across the programs
  • Tracking of maintenance and component servicing and life cycles

Trackside / Support Execution

Race and Test Event support

  • Race and test event support is required.
  • Support and testing duties could include but not limited to:
    • Installation of data system
    • Operation and programming of data systems
    • Verification, maintenance and replacement of instrumentation and electronics equipment
    • Data downloading and distribution
    • Telemetry monitoring
    • Participating in troubleshooting and issue resolution
    • Data review related to vehicle system and instrumentation operation
    • Assisting in setup and teardown of equipment
    • Other various activities suited to skill set
    • Reporting and documentation
  • Specific program support can include any of the above-mentioned duties but can expand beyond this scope

Team Member Interactions

This role will interface heavily with our primary supplier and customer base. 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 related 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 Office on process developments and improvements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Desired Education

  • BS in engineering or other advanced technical background
  • 2 years or greater of Motorsports experience with a focus on vehicle electronics and controls systems
  • Experience with direct track and test support

Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Advanced engineering background covered as part of duties outlined above
    • Motorsport data acquisition system software and hardware
  • Extensive knowledge of CAN based system programming, architecture, and operation
  • Experience in data system harness design, build and maintenance
  • Experience covering a range of vehicle data acquisition system tools
    • PI Toolbox
    • PI Workshop
    • Bosch WinDarab
    • Bosch RaceConOther
    • MoTec
    • McLaren
    • Other
  • Advanced experience in data processing
    • Matlab
    • Excel
    • Other
  • Basics knowledge in different programming languages
    • Simulink
    • C++
    • Visual Basic
    • Python
    • Other

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Stress may occur periodically
  • Long hours may be required at times
  • Travel required but would vary on support needs 50~100 day a year

Pay Range:

$68,600.00 - $109,200.00

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 [email protected].

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.

Skills Required

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

Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oshkosh Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Oshkosh Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.

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The Company
Hagerstown, MD
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.

Why Work With Us

We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.

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