Software Engineer IV
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Wauwatosa, WI, US, 53222
Company: Briggs & Stratton
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As a Software Engineer IV, your role will be to support our Electrification division by performing and leading a variety of very complex engineering initiatives to design, plan, and oversee the architecture, design, development, and management of software systems applied to new or existing products. Evaluates progress and results of projects. Recommends changes in design, procedures or objectives as necessary. #LI-LB1 #LI-Hybrid
You will do this by:
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Developing and managing control system software architecture for complex integrated power systems and without pre-defined requirements.
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Using MATLAB/Simulink to create complex embedded control software and understands plant modelling and physics of systems being controlled.
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Deploying control algorithms to embedded controllers (rapid prototyping and production ECU)
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Creating very complex software requirements, specifications and validation plans from loosely formed project level inputs.
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Partnering with other departments to help drive business decisions
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Developing engineering test standards
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Acting as a liaison between other departments as necessary
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Developing very complex system architectures across multiple product lines that enable cohesive integration, component maintainability, and reuse
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Owning the entire product software lifecycle.
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May perform a full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
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Performing other duties as assigned
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
You are the kind of person who is/has:
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A software engineering background directly related to manufactured products
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A systems thinker
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Analytical and detail oriented
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A business aware engineer
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Decisive under ambiguity
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Ownership driven
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Qualifications:
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Extensive professional experience in object-oriented design and analysis using C++ and MATLAB or equivalent.
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Cyber security and functional safety experience
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Comprehensive knowledge of control development and calibration tools including dSpace, Vector CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, and ATI Vision
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Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate standards and regulations including functional safety.
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Extensive professional experience with software management tools including Subversion and Git
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Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team
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Proven communication skills to explain designs and logic used
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Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
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Seven years of professional engineering experience
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Five years of experience developing control algorithms for mechanical or electrical systems
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Five years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink tools for data analysis, model development or software development
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Five years of experience developing system architectures for software and/or hardware systems.
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Experience using revision control systems, PLM/SAP release processes
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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