Chassis Control Software Integration Engineer

The Minimum Requirements...

We value deep, practical engineering capability over academic checklists.

If you are a stellar, outcome-oriented engineer with a proven track record of shipping reliable embedded software, we want to talk to you.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (with a strong controls/software focus), or a related technical field.
• Embedded Software Expertise: 5+ years of experience developing and debugging embedded software applications (using C/C++ or Model-Based Design).
• Model-Based Design: 2+ years of hands-on experience with Matlab and Simulink for control algorithm development.
• Vehicle Networking & Diagnostics: 3+ years of experience working with automotive communication networks (CAN/LIN) and Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) using Vector tools (such as CANoe or CANape).
• Modern Workflows: 3+ years of experience utilizing Software Configuration Management tools (like Git/GitHub) and automated test environments (HIL/Bench testing).
• Domain Experience: 1+ years of experience working within an engineering role for mechatronic or chassis systems (such as steering, braking, active suspension, or powertrain controls).

Nice To Haves (What will help you stand out)...

• Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Safety-Critical Expertise: Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262), static code analysis tools (such as Polyspace), and MISRA-C compliance.
• Systems Engineering Mindset: Experience defining software requirements, architecture, and applying rigorous Failure Mode Avoidance disciplines.
• Leadership & Mentorship Potential: A natural passion for sharing knowledge, improving engineering quality, standardizing processes, and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving Resilience: Demonstrated ability to step up, take ownership, and resolve urgent technical issues during critical vehicle integration or launch windows.
• Communications and project management skills demonstrating an ability to present analytical results to executives in verbal and written form and ability to influence senior leaders, peers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills , driven by quality, and committed to improving customer satisfaction

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 grade 7 or 8 and ranges from $118,700-$232,700.

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.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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