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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 Defense are masters of change, driving innovation with the most talented and inspired team. We will transform what's possible through the relentless pursuit of superior defense solutions for our warfighters. As system integrators of technology, developers of unique toolsets and experts in ground vehicles, we strive to pull together disparate technologies to create novel and transformational solutions. We are seeking an entrepreneurial spirit and subject matter expert to help align our organization and specialist throughout the company to create a specific Defense software team focused on our mission. This position reports to the Defense Technical Director and is expected to grow over time, through alignment of the business unit, growth in direct reports, and strategic partnerships. Flexibility, self-directed, team oriented and capability to manage high levels of ambiguity are a must.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead a software team in the design, development, implementation, and testing of software solutions related to our Defense projects/programs, ensuring that they meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Directly responsible for architecture and design decisions for software solutions across Defense project teams. This role will serve as the Technical Software Lead.
• Responsible for developing/implementing process, best practices, and technologies for delivering software solutions across the defense engineering teams and projects.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise during proposal development and customer meetings.
• Participate in strategic planning activities to help define the company's technical vision and roadmap.
• Lead the development and mentoring of technical staff, including identifying training needs, providing guidance and feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify the proper resources for implementing and supporting software solutions across all defense initiatives. Assist in the procurement of the proper resource (matrix, contract, new hire, partners) by being part of the selection/hiring process.
• Develop and implement software engineering processes, standards, and best practices to ensure technical excellence across all projects.
• Responsible for leading the identification and development of skills and technologies needed for software delivery practices by team members.
• Work with both internal and external teams. This role is responsible for being the software liaison with external partners as well as working with internal teams across the organization.
• Work effectively with remote teams and resources. These can also be internal teams or external partners.
• Manage technical risks and ensure that appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, government regulations, and company policies throughout the software development process.
• Work across engineering disciplines, ensuring smooth integration of individual components into larger systems.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, provide technical recommendations, and ensure effective solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and create solutions that encompass all technical aspects of the solution.
• Participate in and ensure the execution of code reviews, design reviews, and product requirement discussions, providing constructive feedback to improve overall product quality.
• Communicate technical capabilities and present technical solutions to management, external customers, and partners in an effective manner.
• Maintain a holistic view of the projects and their solutions, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals, defense industry roadmaps, and latest technologies and practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited by new challenges.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Fifteen or more years of industry experience in defense, automotive, or robotics

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Technical Leadership experience leading a software development team
• Heavy experience in defense and a working knowledge of DOD project environments
• Technical liaison experience in working with outside partners
• Performed as the Technical Design and Decision maker on a delivery team
• Technical Leadership on a project for defense (preferred)
• Experience leading and working in environments using an Agile framework
• Experience working in an engineering prototype or research environment
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and platforms with diverse software architectures
• Broad technical knowledge across various programming languages, platforms, and systems
• Technical knowledge of simulation environments, networking architectures (TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, TSN),Windows and Linux OS, Security (NIST 800-171 CUI/CMSS, NIST 800-172 IL5, ITAR), development tools (Python, C/C++, Matlab, Powershell, Bas., .Net-), Web UI Technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Angular platform, Angular CLO, Typescript, React, Java)
• Technical knowledge of infrastructure (networks, operating systems, security)
• Data persistent platforms (SqlServer, PostgreSql, MongDb, Redis, MySql, SQLite, Owncloud, InfluxDB, Cassandra/ScyllaDB)
• Messaging Patterns and Platforms (MQTT, RabbitMQ, Protobuf/gRpc, RESTful APO, Websocket/Socket IO, DDS, Kafka)
• Simulation and Modeling (Virtual world Unreal Engine, CarSim, Adams RT, Simulink/Matlab, FMI/FMU, Modelica)
• IoT, ROS, Embedded Development
• RaspberryPi, Arduino, ROS/ROS 2, CAN bus
• Mobile Development
• .NET MAUI, Native Android, Native iOS
• Virtualization and Containerization
• Docker, Kubernetes, HyperVisor
• Project Management/Solution Delivery
• Jira / Atlassian Tools, GitLab, Microsoft Project
• DevOps/DevSecOps
• Git - SourceTree, GitKraken, GitLab, BitBucket
• Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Ansible, Nexus - Artifact server, PME Nuget, Tools repository
• Prometheus, Open Telemetry, Kibana, Splunk, Jaeger, Jest, SAST, DAST, Fuzz testing, SBOM
• Application Security
• Tokenized OAuth security with SSO across PME applications
• Encryption of sensitive data
• TLS security communication for services
• Azure - IoT Hub/Cosmos DB/Functions/Computing Resources/Storage
• AWS - API Gateways/Lambda Functions/Route 53 DNS management/EC2 compute
• Must meet the requirements for obtaining US Government clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with flexibility to work longer hours and weekends during peak project deliverable durations or offsite testing trips.
• Monthly travel may be required and will vary based on project requirements.

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