Software Engineer 2

Responsibilities

Strattec (NASDAQ: STRT) is a global automotive access company that designs and delivers safe, secure, and highly engineered access solutions for the automotive and mobility industries.

Built on generations of access and security engineering expertise, Strattec partners closely with leading automotive OEMs to create differentiated, system-level access experiences for drivers and passengers around the world. Our innovative portfolio spans the entire vehicle access journey:

• Permission: Secure vehicle entry through advanced mechanical and electronic access systems.
• Motion: Reliable, powered access solutions that enhance convenience and everyday usability.
• Hold: Precision-engineered latching systems that deliver strength, safety, durability, and performance trusted by global OEMs.

As vehicle access becomes increasingly intelligent, connected, and central to the overall driving experience, Strattec continues to expand its market presence, diversify its customer base, and grow its global reach. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted access solutions partner, delivering long-term value across the automotive and mobility markets.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Strattec operates facilities throughout the United States, including locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Auburn Hills, Michigan; and El Paso, Texas. Internationally, we maintain manufacturing, engineering, and commercial operations in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and León, Guanajuato, Mexico, as well as engineering and commercial operations in South Korea.

Our global footprint combines world-class engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer support to help shape the future of vehicle access and security.

Guided by our culture pillars of Think New, Do Together, and Own It, we empower associates to innovate, collaborate, and take ownership to make a meaningful impact every day.

Join Strattec and help engineer the access experience for the next generation of mobility.

What We Offer 

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work. 

• Competitive compensation package, including base pay, regular salary reviews, and short-term incentive opportunities 

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one 

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5 percent and immediate vesting 

• Company-paid life insurance coverage to support you and your beneficiaries 

• Wellness program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community 

• Additional local benefits may apply depending on location or facility 

SUMMARY

Lead embedded software development activities including overall design of software architecture, development of software design documentation, software coding, coordination of development activities with personnel at different global sites, integration and test of software packages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the global software development project team including technical leadership and program timing.
• Design of the software architecture considering the product requirements, software re-use strategy, software maintainability, software development process and industry standards such as AUTOSAR, ASPICE,  MISRA, CERT, UDS, EVITA, Functional Safety standard (ISO 26262), Cyber Security standard (ISO 21434, UN R155/156, CCC)  and others.
• Software Embedded coding using the C and Assembly programming language adhering to industry and internal coding standards and practices.
• Develop, document, review and approve software design specifications.
• Analyze and de-bug software in embedded systems using proper instrumentation equipment.
• Able to integrate, compile, test and verify the entire software package on the target hardware
• Adhere to a rigorous software design and development process.
• Actively lead/participate in software design peer reviews. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Although the position does not entail direct supervisory responsibilities, technical and project leadership skills are essential to lead the software project team.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field required with a strong preference for electrical/electronics and computer engineering.
• Five or more years of experience in electronics/embedded software design/development, testing or in a related field with a preference in automotive embedded systems.
• Proficiency with electronics, reading schematics and software testing tools.
• Understanding of ASPICE standards and their practical applications preferred.
• Proficiency with an Application Lifecycle Management tool such as PTC Integrity/CodeBeamer is preferred.
• AUTOSAR implementation knowledge and experience required.
• Wired Communications like CAN, SPI implementation, testing and debug experience required
• BSP (Board Support Package) implementation, testing and debug experience required
• C programming experience required
• Wireless Communications like BLE, UWB and NFC implementation, testing, debug experience preferred
• EVITA Cyber Security implementation experience preferred.
• ASIL functional safety implementation experience preferred.
• Matlab/Autocoding experience preferred.
• DevOps with CICD experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Good oral and written English language skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to effectively represent information and respond to questions in a meeting environment. 

PROBLEM SOLVING

Self-starter.  The candidate must possess strong analytical capability.  Possesses excellent problem solving skills as evidenced by adherence to disciplined problem solving methods resulting in solid solutions to kill the issue.

Strattec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, and age.