Propulsion Functional Safety Software Engineer

Propulsion Functional Safety Software Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 
 

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.

 

A Propulsion Functional Safety Software Engineer will create, implement, and validate the software algorithms that ensure our products meet the Ford’s implementation of ISO26262. The controls and software include various monitors and barriers that ensure functionally safe operation of the electrified powertrain torque path and the prevention of safety goal violation.  Attention to detail is key, as a functional safety software developer must deliver clean, understandable code that is traceable to requirements and test procedures.  

As a member of the Propulsion functional safety software team, you will join a vibrant group of individuals who work in collaboration with a wide range of teams across departments and engage in developing simple, safe solutions to deliver Ford’s next generation electrified powertrain vehicles. 

What you'll do...
 

• Collaborate in a multi-functional environment to define system-level Technical Safety Requirements.
• Translate requirements into software design, then implement and validate the controls' algorithm in C-code or Model Based Software depending on the component.
• Complete testing of software changes in unit-test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and/or Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing environment.
• Maintain software description documentation, calibration guides, software safety requirements, install guides, and release notes for each software release.
• Support and/or lead development and execution of system DV tests to complete Safety Verification and Validation.
• Leverage existing embedded software skills and an interest in control systems to deliver current and future products
   

You'll have... 
 

• B.S. degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related Degree ; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 1+ years experience in C and  MATLAB/Simulink Software Development in Powertrain 
   

Even better, you may have...
 

• M.S. degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, related Degree ; or foreign equivalency degree
• Experience with ICE/Hybrid Engine Controls
• Experience with Jira, Jama, Unity/Ceedling, GitHub and/or ClearCase
• Awareness of ISO26262 Part 6, MISRA-C
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• 5+ years of experience with embedded control software and design experience

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 addi