Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software

Overview

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.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in embedded software design and development, with demonstrated technical leadership in safety-critical domains.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, foster best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions and strategic technical roadmaps.
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded firmware development; solid comprehension and practical experience with Python for scripting, tooling, and test automation.
• Experience with model-based design, translating Simulink models into high-performance, optimized C-code.
• Deep understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), Experience with micro-controller architectures such as ARM, NXP, Infineon.
• Proficiency with embedded debugging tools (e.g., Segger, GHS, CANalyzer, CANoe).
• Extensive experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, CAN-FD) and related Vector CAN tools. Experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS).
• Proven experience with unit testing, static analysis, integration testing, and developing automated test strategies
• Hands-on experience with requirement management tools (e.g., JAMA, Polarion, DOORS) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with V-model or Agile software development methodologies.

Even better, you may have...

• Direct experience with controls development and algorithm design for Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), including working with TPMS sensors (e.g., via BLE), Electric Park Brakes, or advanced steering systems.
• Fundamental understanding or experience with OTA update mechanisms for embedded systems
• Understanding of chassis controls and vehicle dynamics fundamentals
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools
• Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, troubleshooting, and the ability to read basic electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with vehicle cybersecurity measures and secure coding practices.
• Understanding and practical application of automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262).

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 change maker, 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…