Connected Vehicle Systems Engineering Manager bei Winnebago Industries

Are you looking to make a long-term impact with a reputable company? Winnebago Motorhome is seeking a Connected Vehicle Electrical Systems Engineering Manager to lead the integration of embedded hardware, third-party firmware, and digital platforms that bring the next generation connected experiences to life. This role can be based in either Forest City, IA or Eden Prairie, MN with regular travel to Forest City.  This role sits at the center of our physical and digital product strategy—bridging vehicle electronics, mobile applications, and cloud ecosystems. You will collaborate directly with Product and Digital teams and work closely with internal Advance Technology and Electrical Engineering resources as well as component and third-party firmware suppliers to architect and deliver seamless, scalable connected solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to play a central technical role in building the next generation of connected products that seamlessly integrate vehicle, home, and mobile ecosystems. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and real-world impact.

 Day to Day of the Role:

• Define and maintain electrical system architecture for connected experiences across multiple vehicle platforms, integrating with automotive OEM systems, coach HMI, mobile apps, and other connected customer platforms (e.g., cloud services, smart home integrations)
• Develop and manage interface specifications between ECUs, sensors, telematics, and digital platforms (mobile/cloud)
• Partner with internal Electrical Engineering resources in each product workstream to optimize system design for performance, power efficiency, and manufacturability
• Coordinate with internal Advanced Technology teams and third-party firmware suppliers to align technical deliverables, timelines, and system integration milestones
• Lead the configuration management process to oversee the lifecycle of hardware and software for connected components, in collaboration with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Evaluate system-level design trade-offs between hardware and software, ensuring optimal architecture for connectivity, cost, and scalability
• Lead integration testing at the system level, including bench-level (HIL/SIL) and on-vehicle validation
• Own the system requirements, traceability, and validation documentation throughout the development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with functional safety, cybersecurity, and connected systems best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve cross-functional technical issues spanning embedded systems, connectivity protocols, and digital platforms.  Provide product launch support for user interface diagnostic issues.
• Good understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM), FMEA tools/process, and quality control
• Work within company design standards and all state, federal, and foreign statutes regarding design requirements including NFPA, NEC, RVIA, NHTSA, FMVSS, CMVSS
• Provide insights and opportunities for performance and stability improvement and engage in discussions to test, fix, and optimize feature development based on data.

Education & Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or connectivity roles with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience working with embedded systems (RTOS, Linux), communication protocols (CAN, RV-C, SAE J1939, NMEA 2000, LIN, Ethernet, BLE, LTE, MQTT)
• Familiarity with cloud-connected products and mobile/cloud integration
• Experience collaborating with and leading hardware and firmware teams, including external suppliers
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, DOORS, Jira, ADO, Polarion, Git
• Strong understanding of system-level validation, integration testing, and debugging practices

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering (EE), or Computer Engineering (CE) or related technical field
• Experience with Siemens Capital electrical and electronics systems software
• Experience in automotive, off-road, or IoT-enabled consumer product industries
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub) and OTA update architecture
• Certification from INCOSE or similar systems engineering organization

By fostering innovation, igniting growth, promoting well-being and connecting with purpose, we cultivate the passion and pride that make both work and play extraordinary.   Greatness is in your NATURE.

This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $190,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.winnebagoind.com/careers/total-rewards.