Chassis Control Software Integration Engineer

Why This Role Matters

At Ford, we are redefining the relationship between software and physical vehicle dynamics. As a Chassis Control Software Integration Engineer
, you will sit at the intersection of advanced software architecture and raw vehicle physics. This high‑stakes, safety‑critical role directly impacts vehicle safety, performance, and the signature driving dynamics of iconic global platforms.

• Own in‑house software: lead end‑to‑end development of Ford’s in‑house chassis software, design requirements, develop model‑based features, auto‑generate production‑ready C‑code, and integrate it into Tier‑1 software environments.
• Master system complexity: work across complex, distributed vehicle architectures, ensuring seamless communication and integration between electronic braking, steering, and active suspension systems.
• Drive absolute reliability: implement and enforce strict coding standards such as MISRA‑C, perform static code analysis, and validate software on hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulators and prototype vehicles.
• Influence the process: identify bottlenecks in the current pipeline and design new automated testing tools, scripting environments, and deployment workflows to scale productivity.
• Collaborate and resolve: work side‑by‑side with System, Feature, and Calibration Engineers to debug, root‑cause, and resolve complex electromechanical issues during critical launch phases.

• Education:
  
  Master’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 developing and debugging embedded software in 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 working with automotive communication networks (CAN/LIN) and Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) using Vector tools such as CANoe or CANape.
• Modern workflows: 3+ years using software configuration management tools (Git/Git Hub) and automated test environments (HIL/Bench).
• Domain experience: 1+ year working within an engineering role for mechatronic or chassis systems (such as steering, braking, active suspension, or powertrain controls).

• Advanced degree:
  PhD or Doctorate in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Safety‑critical expertise: familiarity with 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: passion for sharing knowledge, improving engineering quality, standardizing processes, and collaborating across cross‑functional teams.
• Problem‑solving resilience: demonstrated ability to take ownership and resolve urgent technical issues during critical vehicle integration or launch windows.
• Communications and project management skills: ability to present analytical results to executives verbally and in written form and influence senior leaders, peers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, driven by quality, and committed to improving customer satisfaction.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidised 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
• Employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a salary grade 7 or 8 and ranges from $118,700 to $232,700. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 within commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.