Chassis Controls Software Engineer

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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.

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 and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are 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!

• 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

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls
• 5+ years of applying FMEA and quality assurance processes to resolve engineering issues using 8D, 3-Legged 5 Whys, Is/Is-Not analysis, and fishbone diagrams to support efficient problem-solving and program timing.
• 5+ years of managing multiple supplier and in-house software teams to ensure on-time delivery of products meeting all requirements, supported by DVP&R planning, data analysis, and reporting documentation.
• 5+ years of developing solutions that meet full vehicle requirements, address technical issues, and ensure the safety and reliability of complex braking systems in advanced vehicle environments by collaborating within automotive systems engineering teams.
• 5+ years experience diagnosing electromechanical systems and leading teams to develop robust designs while incorporating Functional Safety principles to ensure high quality, performance, reliability, and safety of embedded control systems.
• 5+ years designing, developing, diagnosing, and embedded systems using vehicle network communication protocols, AutoSAR, and SAE J1979 to ensure regulatory compliance, enable efficient troubleshooting, and support embedded or mechatronic control technologies.
• 5+ years experience using digital and analog data acquisition systems, including CANalyzer, to collect data for investigating vehicle software issues and validating software requirements.
• 5+ years experience using controls modeling tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, and SysML to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems, and to perform data analysis and requirement verification

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related degree, 5+ years of experience with design or development in chassis or powertrain controls
• 3+ years' Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes
• Familiarity with vehicle network communication (e.g. CAN, etc.)
• Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions - ability to…