Software Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

MTS Systems Corporation

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people.

Smart ideas.

Smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective

This Software Engineering role is part of a team responsible for designing, developing, testing, and continuously improving MTS software used to control complex electromechanical test systems, with a focus on high-performance simulation, analysis, and motion control. This role requires strong interest and skill in software development, close collaboration with other engineering functions, and ability to communicate effectively.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Responsible for the development, maintenance and troubleshooting of software for vehicle test systems
• Partner with project teams to ensure that new systems perform to required specifications
• Lead software delivery for customer projects
• Ensure efficient project execution, meeting schedule and budget requirements
• Discover and implement improvement opportunities throughout the software development process
• Understand, advocate, and contribute to the product vision focused on performance, capability, and ease-of-use

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three years of applicable experience
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering or equivalent
• Comfortable working in all phases of the software development lifecycle from planning to deployment and product support
• Proficiency in core software engineering concepts such as algorithms and data structures
• Software development experience in C, C++ and/or C#
• Comfortable with training customers and ability to provide responsive customer support for software issues
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams including various engineering functions, product management, marketing and sales
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to customer sites for system installation and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressively demanding experience in the areas of software development, software integration, software architecture, systems engineering, mechatronics, or related fields
• Experience with digital communication protocols and third-party interfaces
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with digital signal processing techniques, signal conditioning and electronics
• Experience in leveraging Generative AI tools (Github CoPilot, Claude Code, etc.
• Experience with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps and Git

Physical Demands (US only):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

$90,000 - $120,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.