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 us, and our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
Job Summary:
Pratt Miller is looking for a mid-level Autonomy Engineer to support autonomy algorithms and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. You will utilize fundamental engineering knowledge and practices along with working experience to support design and development of autonomy algorithms for full or semi-autonomous applications. You will perform assignments with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers and managers. The role will support the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on autonomous vehicles and unmanned vehicle platforms. Are you open to new challenges and have a desire to learn? If so, our Autonomy Engineer II role is the right fit for you
What You Will Do:
Essential duties, skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Autonomy DevelopmentDefine autonomy architecture, autonomy sensor selection, and functionality.Defines and creates autonomy algorithms for specific systems in a robot operation system (ROS) environment.Develop and test autonomy performance through modeling, bench, and vehicle testing.Integration and commissioning of prototype systems in development vehicles.System Hardware SpecificationSupport design, selection, and integration of autonomy components.Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff.Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements.Communicate wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds.Additional DutiesYou will interact with current and potential customers regarding Pratt Miller systems.Planning and program management on internal and customer projects.Pursue education and training opportunities.You will provide feedback on product needs and processes.What You Need:
3+ years of engineering experience.BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems.Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).Bonus Points for Experience With:
ROSLinuxUnrealData acquisition hardware and software experienceVehicle and system troubleshooting experienceKnowledge of automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industriesCommunication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, DSRC)Autonomous vehicle architecture and by-wire designC/C++ code developmentPythonWORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Position requires light physical activity.Work Schedule: Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines. Some travel as required or on-site customer work.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.
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