Ford Motor Company · 8 hours ago
Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer to join their Product Development team. This role involves managing software and calibration delivery for electronic brake and steering systems, guiding supplier partners through the development process, and ensuring compliance with software requirements.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Handle software (SW) and calibration delivery management (e.g. Timing, Coordination with builds and OTA software updates, Change Mgmt, etc)
Guide supplier partners thru the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS)
Support driver assist features
Deliver software work packages of the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.)
Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.)
Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED)
Support service manual development
Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.)
Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.)
Release diagnostics specifications
Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements
Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)
Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution
Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes
Support Chassis Controls requirement development
Evaluate new software development toolchains and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
5+ years of experience with design or development in embedded systems development
2+ years of experience in requirements management
Preferred
Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes
5+ years of experience with design or development in Chassis or Powertrain controls
Familiarity with vehicle network communication (e.g. CAN, etc.)
Familiarity with Ford embedded software requirements
Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to resolve vehicle problems
Outstanding leadership and communication skills
Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation
Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
Familiarity with digital and analog data acquisition systems
Awareness of and/or experience with ISO 26262
Experience with sophisticated system analysis tools and methods
Experience with controls modeling (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, SysML, etc.)
Experience with HIL simulation and testing
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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