Head of Embedded Software & Systems Architecture

Briggs & Stratton; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton seeks a Manager of Embedded Software Engineering to plan, direct, and govern software architecture for next‑generation embedded platforms, edge devices, and battery control systems. You will lead, grow, and mentor a high‑performing software team while bridging hardware abstraction, RTOS, and cloud‑connected edge architectures.

You will guide teams on secure boot, safety‑critical requirements, CI/CD, and HIL/SIL testing, ensuring scalable, robust product development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Seven years of professional engineering experience and five years in system architectures for software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and govern software architecture for embedded platforms and edge devices.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the software engineering department while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Drive secure boot, memory partitioning, OTA updates, and safety-critical standards compliance.

Skills

Embedded software architecture

RTOS

Low-level drivers

Cybersecurity

CI/CD pipelines

Leadership / people management

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

HIL/SIL testing frameworks

CI/CD tools

Embedded Linux

Job description

Briggs & Stratton seeks a Manager of Embedded Software Engineering to plan, direct, and govern software architecture for next‑generation embedded platforms, edge devices, and battery control systems. You will lead, grow, and mentor a high‑performing software team while bridging hardware abstraction, RTOS, and cloud‑connected edge architectures.

You will guide teams on secure boot, safety‑critical requirements, CI/CD, and HIL/SIL testing, ensuring scalable, robust product development and