Software Engineering Manager

Spang Power Electronics; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spang Power Electronics in Mentor, Ohio, seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the embedded software team for digital power control systems. The on-site role includes project management, firmware design, software/hardware integration, and customer technical support.

Own the full software lifecycle, mentor 2–5 engineers, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with hardware and product teams to define software requirements and interface specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 2+ years of leading or managing engineering teams.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems and RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of embedded software for digital power control systems.
• Architect and implement firmware for MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs.
• Manage and mentor a 2–5 engineer team; conduct code reviews and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with hardware and product teams to define software requirements and interface specifications.
• Drive best practices in embedded development, including version control and testing.
• Own the full software lifecycle from concept to production and support.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Team leadership

RTOS

Digital power control

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Description

Spang Power Electronics, a division of Spang & Company, has an excellent career opportunity for a

Job Details

Software Engineering Manager based at our Mentor, OH location. Spang Power Electronics is headquartered in Mentor, OH, with sites in Sandy Lake, PA, and Xiamen, China. This position will be responsible for leading the development of and the team assigned to embedded software, including project management, software design, software/hardware integration, and internal/external customer technical support. The position will be fully on-site. Spang Power Electronics is a premier provider of high-quality power solutions and proprietary technology for the world’s most critical industries. We design and manufacture systems and products for industrial control applications all over the world, specializing in SCR Power Controllers, custom Transformers, and AC/DC Power Systems.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead the development of embedded software for digital power control systems using high power SCR's and IGBT's to generate both DC and AC output power.
• Architect and implement firmware for real-time control on MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs using C/C++ or similar low-level languages.
• Manage and mentor a team of 2–5 engineers; conduct code reviews, performance evaluations, and provide technical coaching.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and product teams to define software requirements and interface specifications.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in embedded development, including version control, unit testing, and documentation.
• Own the full software development lifecycle from concept to production and support.
• Perform debugging of complex embedded systems in lab environments.
• Occasional travel, up to 10%.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred. 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 2 years managing or leading engineering teams is required. Candidates should have proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems; experience with RTOS environments and strong experience in digital control of power systems (PID control, loop stability, voltage/current regulation).

Spang provides a full benefits package with one of the best 401(k) matching plans in the business, competitive salaries, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities