Software Systems Staff Engineer

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, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit

For a listing of Asheville/ Arden openings :  BorgWarner Openings

Salary Range:

Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your  ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.

Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.  To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner.  Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online.  Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.