Embedded Software Engineer

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and develop control software for brake and suspension systems.

You will work with hardware, software, and control-system teams to specify requirements and verify designs through testing and simulation. The role involves unit testing, issue resolution across development, validation, manufacturing, and warranty, and collaboration with global ECU teams to follow ISO 26262 standards and contribute to calibration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting software on embedded targets.
• Strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS and embedded systems design.
• Familiarity with version control and defect tracking tools.
• Understanding OS concepts, IP/network protocols, and hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Ability to read schematics and understand hardware constraints.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional teamwork.
• Travel >25% to meet customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded control software for brake, suspension, or chassis systems.
• Create embedded software requirements with hardware/software teams.
• Perform software testing and simulation to verify designs.
• Conduct unit testing and assist in test development.
• Interface with hardware design and systems engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Investigate and resolve product issues during development, validation, manufacturing, or warranty.
• Maintain knowledge of automotive standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with global ECU teams to align strategies across sites.
• Support ISO 26262 System Safety Process and vehicle calibration efforts.
• Contribute to vehicle and functional software issue resolution.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

RTOS expertise

Analytical and debugging skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git/Version control

Unit test frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Static/dynamic analysis tools

Job description

• Design and develop embedded control software for brake, suspension, or other chassis systems
• Create embedded control software requirements for vehicle systems, working closely with hardware, software and control system product development teams
• Perform software testing, system testing, and/or simulation to verify software designs
• Perform software unit testing and assist in the development of tests
• Interface with hardware design teams and systems engineering teams to address/resolve issues
• Investigate and resolve product issues found during development, validation testing, manufacturing or warranty returns
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global automotive standards and industry best practices
• Collaborate with BWI’s global ECU hardware, software and control system teams to align embedded software development and test strategies and concepts across multiple sites (Brighton, China, Paris, Dayton, and Krakow)
• Support ISO 26262 System Safety Process
• Support vehicle application and calibration development
• Contribute to vehicle and functional software issue resolution

Requirements Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience developing and troubleshooting software on embedded targets.
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded systems design using preemptive, multitasking real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with software configuration management, version control, and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of OS concepts, IP/network protocols, and common hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.) as appropriate.
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets and to understand hardware constraints.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within cross‑functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of embedded software development experience (more for senior roles).
• Experience in one or more domains: automotive ECUs, industrial controls, IoT devices, communications, or safety‑critical systems.
• Experience with unit test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and static/dynamic analysis tools for embedded code.
• Knowledge of security practices for embedded systems and over‑the‑air (OTA) update mechanisms.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (for example Python) for test automation and tooling.

Travel Required (%)

>25% travel to meet customers and suppliers with day travel to the various manufacturing facilities as required.

Language Skills

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

Ability to use and understand Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint, Microsoft (email). This is additional to the computer skill requirements as stated in the requirement qualifications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to read and understand engineering prints/drawings. Good level of analytical skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to guide the efforts of support personnel. Good teambuilding skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information about BWI Group, please visit our website at www.bwigroup.com