Chassis Controls Software/Systems Engineer

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.

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

 

In this role, you'll work across cross-functional teams to help develop existing and new features for chassis control systems. You'll contribute to a wide range of steering, suspension, and brake control features, including Stability Control, Regenerative Braking, Trail Control, Lane Centering/Keeping, and Semi-Active Suspension.

 

Your work will span the full development lifecycle - from high-level requirements and system engineering down to software implementation (hand-coded and/or model-based) and validation of both software and systems. You may also collaborate closely with suppliers on the implementation and testing of requirements.

• Innovate new Chassis control features and functions 
• Develop specifications and design verification plans for control systems and features  
• Perform systems engineering on Chassis Controls Features and Function including Failure Mode Avoidance 
• Work closely with Ford engineers and Tier-1 suppliers to develop feature interface requirements  
• Perform software functional validation (MIL/SIL testing) and work closely with HIL test engineers  
• Conduct Functional Safety analysis and implement actions  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 

• 1+ years of controls system and state machine development experience 

• Good communication and project management skills  
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction  
• Good teamwork skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field  
• 5+ years of controls system and state machine development experience  
• Demonstrated experience in Matlab/Simulink Experience applying Systems Engineering  
• Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and CANalyzer 
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems  
• Experience developing and executing test plans  
• Experience applying engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance  
• Familiarity with ISO-26262 Familiarity with Agile/SAFe tools and processes  
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases  
• Experience developing software requirements

 

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 childcare 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 range of salary grades 5-6 and ranges from $68,300-$143,200.    
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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. 

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