Chassis Software Engineer

Chassis Software Engineer 

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. 

Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. 

We are looking for embedded software professionals to join our agile, technically expert engineering team that is proudly innovative, adaptable, curious, and organized to capitalize on emerging trends and opportunities.

Do you have an interest in vehicle dynamics and control systems? Here is an opportunity to develop the latest chassis controls technologies. These Ford Chassis Controls positions involve a mix of theory, computer simulation, and in-vehicle testing. Examples of technologies we have delivered include Trailer Backup Assist, Lane Keeping Aid, Roll Stability Control, Trail Control and many more. Upcoming projects will continue to push the envelope of Driver Assistance and Autonomous Vehicle Technologies! 

We are seeking Controls Engineers and Software Engineers in our Dearborn, Michigan location.

What you'll do...

• Develop control algorithms using MATLAB embedded controller or handcode



• Create requirements and design verification plans for vehicle motion control functions



• Perform software functional validation (MIL/SIL testing), working closely with chassis controls analytical methods test engineers to prove out functions



• Collaborate with feature and system engineers to develop the SW functions to enable new experiences for our customers



• Calibrate and test features in prototype vehicles

You'll have... 

• BS in Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.



• 3 years of experience in control system or software development (C/ C++ handcode and model-based)

Even better, you may have...

• MS in Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science or related degree



• Embedded automotive SW development experience in a motion controls area



• Familiarity with ISO-26262



• Familiarity with developing SW in an AutoSAR module (classic preferred)



• Experience developing software requirements and/or software test cases



• Experience working in a SAFE/Agile structure



• Good communications and project management skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 . 

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JS1