Chassis Software Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

12h • $93,642 - $190,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 3 years of experience with Utilizing Simulink for model-based design or utilizing hand-coded C/C++ to develop software.
• 2 years of experience with Translating higher level system specifications into software implementation requirements.
• 2 years of experience with Testing software functionality via model-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop methods.
• 1 year of experience with Debugging software using Simulink for model-based development or using integrated development environments for hand-code.
• 1 year of experience with Using CAN tools for data acquisition and analysis to diagnose software issues.
• 1 year of experience with Creating test cases for all levels of the software system to validate units, sub-systems, and systems.
• 1 year of experience with Utilizing configuration management tools to manage software versions.
• 1 year of experience with Using requirement management tools to organize and structure software and higher level system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and embedded coder, or by using hand-code.
• Create requirements and design verification plans for vehicle motion control functions.
• Perform software functional validation (model-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop), working closely with chassis controls analytical methods test engineers to prove out functions.
• Collaborate with feature and system engineers to develop the SW functions to enable new experiences for our customers.
• Calibrate and test features in prototype vehicles or on hardware-in-the-loop test stands.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level