Embedded Controls Engineer, Body Controls

Body systems span a diverse range of critical customer-facing attributes, hardware, and software. The team is responsible for controls of seats, tailgate, windows, latches, wipers, mirrors, various sensing systems, interior and exterior lighting, and control of other small motors in the vehicle domains. We work very closely with the interiors team, exteriors teams, low voltage electrical architects, and UI/UX team to deliver the best end-to-end user experience.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Controls Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded development supporting complex, distributed, safety critical embedded systems. Has hands‑on experience developing drivers and controlling actuators for low‑voltage motors and lighting control.

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience on electrical hardware applications, prototype bring‑up, and systems development.
• 1+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet.
• Strong EE fundamentals and hands‑on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace, or similar field.
• Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process.
• Experience with creating and executing component‑level test procedures and owning all test results.

• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Experience in driver development and RTOS integration.
• Experience with software build tools like Bazel, Scons, Cmake, etc.
• Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools.
• Ability to write testing scripts for using scripting languages (Python).
• Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability.
• Hands‑on experience in hardware bring‑up, system debugging, and code optimization.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design.

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!

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 6.

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• Create control/estimation algorithms for various body control…