Software Systems Staff Engineer

Staff
CompanyBorgWarner Turbo Systems
LocationArden - North Carolina - USA
CategorySoftware Engineering
SeniorityStaff
Workplace-
Posted2026-08-24
Viaworkday

Description

Software Systems   Engineer

Arden, NC

BorgWarner is   a   global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful   work,   and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We   believe   the   health and safety of our employees are a top priority .   W e care about   our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence,   commits to   responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture,   technologies,   and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

For a listing of   Asheville/ Arden openings :    BorgWarner Openings

All positions start at an above market   pay   rate for that position. Benefits are also above market   and include the below for all full time employees :

-
Day 1   Medical Coverage with potentia l   of   no monthly premium

-
On site 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

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a   cutting-edge   manufacturing facility that designs and produces   turbos   and fan drive s   for the automotive industry. Th e Arden   campus offers a multitude of career opportunities   and   is in   the   beautiful   mountains of   Western North Carolina.

To strengthen our Software and   Controls   Development Team, we are looking for a Software & System Engineer in the development of   engine software   including   power electronics ,   motors,   valves,   sensors, actuators,   and   electronic control units.  In this role you will   be responsible for   ensuring   system   requirements   are defined   in   enable   engineer ed   software solutions   are developed and   validated   to meet customer needs .

The Software Systems Engineer position within this group is primarily responsible for system level software development .    The position will also   be responsible for   guiding and specifying the Software   requirements   including   system   operation and functional safety. Close   communication , coordination,   and   collaboration with a global team will be necessary so that the Software evolves into system-level controls and hardware .     This position will support software development including modeling, design, simulation,   testing, and release   of software .

-
Responsible for defining 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

-
So ft ware   design and development for owned features

-
Partner with overall Systems Engineer and Applications Engineer to   l ead multidisciplinary and cross departmental   teams   on software projects within the required scope, budget, and schedule.

-
Interface with Systems   E ngineering 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

-
Provide technical leadership within engineering to define sub-system and   component   software   specifications and requirements, for internal and external suppliers, to ensure system level technical requirements are met.

-
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 d evelop qualification plans that will verify that all products, sub- systems   and components   comply with   requirements.

-
Identifying   test cases to ensure software adheres requirements

-
Work closely with Certification to ensure regulatory compliance is   maintained .

-
Conducting system-level and unit-level verification and validation testing

-
Communicating, coordinating, and consulting with engineering departments, suppliers, and customers

Required :

-
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   Integrati on & Test

-
Experience with requirements management tools

-
Knowledge of software development processes and tools such as   Polarian , Jira, Bitbucket

-
Ability to define s oftware related SYS testing & evaluation

-
Ability to   lead SWE development processes

-
Software project management including branch management

-
Setting   up software platforms

-
Provid ing Software architecture details

-
Ability to   i nterface with   hardware   engineers

-
Knowledge of hardware software interface documentation

-
Understanding of   SIL   & HIL testing

-
Knowledge of Risk assessments or FMEA’s   ISO Functional safety

-
Basic k nowledge 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 l ead 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   possesses   good   communication   and   presentation   skills .

-
Proficient with Microsoft office products — Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

-
Experience writing technical statements of work (SOW).

Preferred :

-
MSEE   or MSCE   with   7 +   years design and development experience.

-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with   the   ability to   coordinate   testing .

-
U nderstanding 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

-
Experience 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.

-
Inclusion:   Respecting Individuals

-
Integrity:   Honoring   truth

-
Excellence:   Focusing on results

-
Responsibility:   Our commitment

-
Collaboration:   Building trust

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as   required . This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their   Team   Lead   immediately .

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,