Chassis Controls Software Systems Engineer

Chassis Controls Software Systems 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 System Engineers and Software System Engineers in our Dearborn, Michigan location.  

What you'll do...

• Collaborate with controls and software engineers to develop the SW functions to enable new experiences for our customers
• Develop specifications and design verification plans for vehicle control systems and features
• Perform systems engineering on Chassis Controls Features and Function including Failure Mode Avoidance (DFMEA) and Functional Safety
• Work closely with Ford engineers and Tier-1 suppliers to develop feature interface requirements
• Perform software functional validation (MIL/SIL/HIL testing), working closely with chassis controls analytical methods test engineers to prove out functions
• Develop control algorithms using Handcode, MATLAB and Simulink Models
• Calibrate and test features in prototype vehicles

You'll have... 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related degree, or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
• 2+ years of experience in control systems or software development experience 

 

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of controls system and state machine development experience 
• Experience developing software requirements and/or software test cases including EARS and INCOSE compliance
• Familiarity with ISO-26262
• Experience working in a SAFE/Agile structure
• Good communications and project management skills 
• Experience with system engineering in Magic Draw
• Demonstrated experience in Matlab/Simulink Experience applying Systems Engineering 
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems 
• Experience developing and executing test plans 
• Experience applying engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and TargetLink
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
• Good collaboration 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