Software Systems Staff Engineer

About the role

The position will support software development including modeling, design, simulation, testing, and release of software. It involves defining system level software technical requirements and specifications for products that meet internal and customer needs. The role requires close communication, coordination, and collaboration with a global team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system requirements are defined in enable engineered software solutions are developed and validated to meet customer needs.
• Guide and specify the Software requirements including system operation and functional safety.
• Close communication, coordination, and collaboration with a global team to evolve software into system-level controls and hardware.
• Define system level software technical requirements and specifications for products that meet internal and customer needs.
• Analyze and define System Requirements.
• Support System Development Lead and System Architect Software design and development for owned features.
• Partner with overall Systems Engineer and Applications Engineer to lead multidisciplinary and cross departmental teams on software projects within the required scope, budget, and schedule.
• Interface with Systems Engineering to ensure software requirements are documented appropriately and analyze prior to software design and implementation.
• Provide analyses to help identify the best product architecture that meets all technical requirements.
• Take lead role in design reviews to ensure robust integration of sub-systems and component software requirements into overall system architecture.
• Work with System Lead Engineers to develop qualification plans that will verify that all products, sub-systems and components comply with requirements.
• Identify test cases to ensure software adheres requirements.
• Communicate, coordinate, and consult with engineering departments, suppliers, and customers to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Conduct system-level and unit-level verification and validation testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or similar field.
• 5 years of experience in software design and development.
• Experience with SW Requirements, Architecture, Design, or Integration & Test.
• Knowledge of software development processes and tools such as Polarian, Jira, Bitbucket.
• Ability to define software related SYS testing & evaluation.
• Ability to lead SWE development processes.
• Ability to set up software platforms.
• Ability to provide Software architecture details.
• Ability to interface with hardware engineers.
• Understanding of hardware software interface documentation.
• Knowledge of hardware software interface documentation.
• Understanding of SIL & HIL testing.
• Basic knowledge of model-based software development (e.g. MATLAB Simulink).
• Basic electronics knowledge including motors, drives, and sensors.
• Leadership skills as characterized by the ability to readily assimilate a broad vision of needs and create solutions that can be executed effectively.
• Self-starter that can lead projects with minimal oversight.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering development with individuals in multiple locations / time zones.
• Ability to work on project teams as a technical representative and possess good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office products — Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience writing technical statements of work (SOW).

Qualifications

• MSEE or MSCE with 7+ years design and development experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to coordinate testing.
• Understanding of the challenges of applying electronic components to harsh applications, principal failure modes, means to mitigate these, and the methods for validation.
• Functional Safety experience.
• Cyber Security experience.
• Familiarity with controls simulation, motors, and powertrain management software.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and multimeters as well as a basic understanding of electrical safety.

Skills

• Technical leadership within engineering to define sub-system and component software specifications and requirements.
• Collaboration with engineering development with individuals in multiple locations / time zones.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Microsoft office products proficiency.
• Writing technical statements of work (SOW).

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium.
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program.
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.

Pay

$115,200 - $162,000

Schedule

Full-time