Senior ECU Controls & Embedded Software Lead

Indian Motorcycle Company; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability offerings

Job summary

Indian Motorcycle Company in Minnesota seeks a Senior ECU Software & Systems Engineer to drive end-to-end development of vehicle control systems and embedded software for ECUs.

You will lead design, integration, and verification using model-based methods in MATLAB/Simulink, ensuring traceability from requirements to production code while collaborating with electrical, mechanical, test, and program management teams.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical/Controls/Software Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded control systems and ECU software.
• Strong experience with model-based development using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience generating production code from models and integrating into production build environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle networks CAN/J1939/UDS/CAN FD.
• Familiarity with DFMEA/SFMEA, Functional Safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and application software of motorcycle vehicle control modules.
• Develop embedded application software using model-based design methodologies (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) for deployment to vehicle control modules.
• Translate feature and system requirements into detailed software and control system requirements, ensuring traceability.
• Document and maintain software unit requirements and supporting design documentation.
• Own both control algorithm development and software implementation for assigned ECU features.
• Design application software based on system and software requirements while adhering to internal development standards.
• Drive platform-based strategies for controls and software enabling reuse across vehicle programs.
• Integrate, build, and release application software using model-based code generation tools and target-specific build toolchains.
• Experience with A2L file creation, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting to support ECU calibration, measurement, and diagnostic activities.
• Establish and lead project development schedules from concept through production implementation in alignment with product development processes.
• Support and execute verification and validation activities including MIL, SIL, HIL, (as applicable) and vehicle-level testing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, test, and program management.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure software and hardware deliverables meet program milestones and technical requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of vehicle control, software, and integration issues.
• Support functional safety and development processes including HARA, DFMEA, SFMEA, and FTA as applicable.
• Own the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, standards, and training.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Embedded control systems

Model-based design

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/J1939/UDS/CAN FD

Requirements management

DFMEA/SFMEA

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Software

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Coder

A2L file tooling

CAN/J1939/UDS/CAN FD tooling

Job description

Indian Motorcycle Company in Minnesota seeks a Senior ECU Software & Systems Engineer to drive end-to-end development of vehicle control systems and embedded software for ECUs.

You will lead design, integration, and verification using model-based methods in MATLAB/Simulink, ensuring traceability from requirements to production code while collaborating with electrical, mechanical, test, and program management teams.