Software Engineer III

Briggs & Stratton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Software Engineer III to support its Electrification group. The role focuses on designing, planning, and overseeing software architectures for power systems and embedded controllers.

You will develop control algorithms, deploy to embedded controllers, write requirements and validation plans, and collaborate across departments to drive design decisions and maintain the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3 years of experience developing control algorithms for mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience with Subversion and Git for software management.
• Knowledge of control development and calibration tools (dSpace, Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, ATI Vision).
• Familiarity with functional safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage control system software for integrated power systems.
• Deploy control algorithms to embedded controllers from project inputs.
• Create complex software requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
• Partner with other departments to drive business decisions.
• Develop engineering test standards.
• Act as liaison between departments as necessary.
• Develop complex system architectures across product lines that enable cohesive integration, component maintainability, and reuse.
• Maintain the software portfolio and software lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related field

Tools

dSpace

Vector CANalyzer

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

Job description

As a Software Engineer III, your goal will be to support our Electrification group by performing a variety of complex engineering duties to design, plan, and oversee the architecture, design, development, and management of software systems applied to new or existing products. You will evaluate progress and results of projects. Recommends changes in design, procedures or objectives as necessary.

You Will Do This By

• Developing and managing control system software for integrated power systems at the discrete level while developing and adapting requirements
• Deploying control algorithms to embedded controllers (rapid prototyping and production ECU) from general project inputs without defined functional requirements.
• Creating complex software requirements, specifications and validation plans
• Partnering with other departments to help drive business decisions
• Developing engineering test standards
• Acting as a liaison between other departments as necessary
• Developing complex system architectures across multiple product lines that enable cohesive integration, component maintainability, and reuse
• Maintaining the software portfolio and software lifecycle.
• Performing other duties as assigned

You Are The Kind Of Person Who Is/has

• Systems thinker-Analytical Mindset
• Problem solver
• Detailed oriented
• Adaptable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related field
• Three years of experience developing control algorithms for mechanical or electrical systems
• Knowledge of control development and calibration tools including dSpace, Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, and ATI Vision
• Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate standards and regulations including functional safety.
• Professional experience with software management tools including Subversion and Git
• Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team
• Strong communication skills to explain designs and logic used
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS)

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.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

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