Chassis Software Engineer: Stability Controls and Off-Road Features Development

Chassis Software Engineer: Stability Controls and Off-Road Features Development

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

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 Roll Stability Control, Yaw Stability Control, Trailer Sway Control, Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist, 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, maintain and verify brake based control algorithms written primarily in C-Hand code 
• Develop requirements and design verification plans for motion control features and functions
• Perform software functional MIL/SIL testing, working closely with chassis controls analytical method test engineers to prove out functions
• Use simulation, unit testing and vehicle testing to verify algorithm updates, improvements and tuning strategies 
• Collaborate with feature and system engineers to develop new SW functions to improve experiences for our customers
• Work with calibration teams to understand and tune control algorithms in vehicle

You'll have... 

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience with controls systems work in embedded software on a complex mechatronic system

Even better, you may have...

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related degree
• Understanding of, or an interest in learning, C-coding standards, best practices, and software development
• A strong background in vehicle dynamics
• Experience with vehicle limit handing and driving practices 
• 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

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. 

This position is a salary grades 6-8  and ranges from $83,280-190,500., 

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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