Manager Embedded Software Engineering

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

As a Manager of Embedded Software Engineering, your goal will be to plan, direct, and govern the software architecture and engineering execution for next-generation embedded platforms, edge devices, and battery control systems. You will serve as the primary technical leader and manager for embedded software architecture while leading, growing, and mentoring a high-performing software engineering department. You will bridge the gap between low-level hardware abstraction, real-time control systems, and cloud-connected edge architectures to ensure scalable, safe, and robust product development.

You will do this by:

Overseeing the implementations of unified, reusable embedded software architectures across product lines, ensuring components remain hardware-decoupled, modular, and scalable

Guiding firmware and control design using object-oriented and low-level programming languages, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and embedded OS platforms; support the definition of low-level drivers, middleware, and standard industrial communication protocols

Ensuring compliance with safety-critical systems standards, functional safety requirements, and secure code execution, while directing secure boot, memory partitioning, cryptographic execution, and Over-the-Air (OTA) update lifecycles

Collaborating with Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams to support microcontroller/SoC selection, sensor/actuator integration, power management, and hardware bring-up

Directing the design and maintenance of data flows between edge controllers, telemetry systems, and enterprise cloud environments to enable digital twin and fleet analytics capabilities

Promoting the adoption of modern embedded DevOps workflows, automated continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, static analysis, unit testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) validation environments

Maintaining Agile/Scrum development methodologies tailored to embedded hardware/software release cycles, overseeing sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional dependency tracking.

Establishing and track key engineering performance metrics (e.g., test coverage, incoming bug rates, and sprint performance) to drive continuous improvement and accountability

Performing full range of managerial responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; managing department budgets; and evaluating performance

Implementing guidelines, standards, and team practices for leveraging emerging AI productivity tools across software development workflows

Perform other duties as assigned

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is/has:

A software engineering background directly related to manufactured products

A systems thinker

Analytical and detail oriented

A business aware engineer

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Seven years of professional engineering experience

Five years of experience developing system architectures for software and/or hardware systems.

Strong proficiency in real-time embedded systems architecture, RTOS, low-level drivers, embedded Linux, and hardware-software co-design using industrial communication protocols
Practical working knowledge of functional safety, cybersecurity standards, secure boot execution, and edge-to-cloud telemetry architectures for battery management or power electronics

Demonstrated experience guiding teams in automated CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing frameworks

Proven leadership capability in software talent acquisition, performance coaching, operational budget management, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, systems, and enterprise teams

Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE)

Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Professional ScrumMaster (PSM)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.