Manager Embedded Software Engineering

Briggs & Stratton•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A software engineering background directly related to manufactured products
A systems thinker
Analytical and detail oriented
A business aware engineer
Decisive under ambiguity
Ownership driven
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

Nice To Haves

Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE)
Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Professional ScrumMaster (PSM)

Responsibilities

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