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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.\nJob Description\nPratt Miller Defense is a leader in driving innovation, with a talented and dynamic team dedicated to transforming the future of defense solutions. We integrate cutting-edge technologies, develop unique toolsets, and leverage our expertise in ground vehicles to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our warfighters. We are seeking an entrepreneurial spirit and defense subject matter expert to help align our organization in delivering unique defense solutions and products.\nThis position reports to the Defense Technical Director and offers opportunities for growth through business unit alignment, increased direct reports, and strategic partnerships. A successful candidate will be flexible, self-directed, team-oriented, and capable of managing ambiguity. The Chief Engineer plays a crucial role in project execution to ensure customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and project profitability.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:\nTypical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nAssist in market intelligence, customer lead generation, scope meetings, opportunity evaluation, and leading proposal efforts.\n\nOversee the engineering execution of projects, ensuring technical approach, customer satisfaction, quality, timing, and profitability.\n\nLead and mentor engineering teams, fostering growth and team development.\n\nPlan and formulate engineering programs, reviewing product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.\n\nApprove design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.\n\nCoordinate technical development, scheduling, and resolve engineering design and testing challenges.\n\nLead the identification of electrical and hybrid vehicle technical architectures and system partitioning.\n\nDevelop SWOT analyses and identify competitive advantages, proposing PM solutions based on market needs.\n\nIntegrate engineering best practices across the organization.\n\nPresent technical capabilities and solutions to management, customers, and partners.\n\nEnsure alignment of project solutions with broader organizational goals, industry roadmaps, and emerging technologies.\n\nSet technical objectives, resolve conflicts, and make decisions based on trade studies and requirements.\n\nCoordinate resource forecasting, program management, and recruiting efforts.\n\nIdentify and mitigate technical risks to customer satisfaction and project deliverables.\n\nLead internal and external technical communications to keep projects on track.\n\nOversee financials and ensure project profitability.\n\nManage customer relationships, provide status updates, and ensure on-time deliverables.\n\nOffer feedback on customer needs and continuous process improvements.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nIn addition to the responsibilities mentioned, the following qualifications and experience are desired:\nExperience in full vehicle design and development, including chassis systems, propulsion, and energy systems.\n\nExpertise in testing, evaluation, and verification/validation of vehicle systems.\n\nStrong technical background with deep understanding of system engineering, systems safety, and safety-critical software.\n\nFamiliarity with the lean product development process, including CAE tools and optimization.\n\nExperience in test and evaluation, including developmental and integrated verification strategies.\n\nHands-on experience in maintaining and repairing systems in the field is an advantage.\n\nKnowledge of functional safety systems, associated software, and architecture leadership.\n\nFamiliarity with industry standards and the ability to build team capabilities.\n\nSolid understanding of vehicle architecture and integration of subsystems.\n\nExpertise in specific areas such as:\nWeapon Systems\n\nCombat Vehicle Engineering\n\nFire Control Systems\n\nTurrets and Ammo Handling Systems\n\nVirtual Environments and Battlefield Systems\n\nDefense AI and Software\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).\n\nAbility to communicate strategic vision and convert it into actionable operational plans.\n\nEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:\nBS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline.\n\nMinimum of 15 years of relevant work experience in the Defense industry.\n\nAbility to obtain Security Clearance.\n\nWORK REQUIREMENTS:\nHybrid work environment; as a leader, expected to be in the office 50% or more, depending on the program.\n\nMinor or extensive travel may be required depending on the program.\n\nFlexibility to work long hours as needed to meet deadlines.\n\nPay Range:\n$118,600.00 - $204,000.00The 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.\nOshkosh 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 .\nOshkosh 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.\nOshkosh 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.\nCertain 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. 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