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Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, Vehicle Motion

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94304, USA
Listing for: Ford Motor Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Embedded Controls Software Engineer

The way a vehicle moves — how it responds to driver intent, how it manages lateral and longitudinal forces, and how naturally it connects the driver to the road — defines its character. It is the DNA of the vehicle.

We are building the next generation of centralized vehicle motion control systems: advanced embedded control software that unifies vehicle dynamics, improves integration across systems, and creates a more intuitive, confident, and engaging driving experience.

We are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Controls Software Engineer to help define, develop, and deliver these next-generation control systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with deep experience in embedded controls, safety-critical systems, vehicle dynamics, and hands-on development of math- and physics-based control strategies.

You will work at the intersection of embedded software, electrical systems, vehicle dynamics, functional safety, and systems integration — helping shape how future vehicles feel, respond, and perform.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Develop and implement control strategies for advanced vehicle motion functions, including lateral and longitudinal vehicle dynamics.
  • Design and mature embedded control algorithms that translate driver intent into natural, precise, and predictable vehicle behavior.
  • Support the development of a centralized vehicle motion control architecture by consolidating and integrating vehicle dynamic functions across multiple domains.
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to define functions, interfaces, and requirements for third-party components.
  • Partner with software integration teams to bring up core functions and translate software-level needs into electrical hardware and system requirements.
  • Participate in functional safety analyses for complex vehicle subsystems and apply safety-critical development principles throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Develop comprehensive test strategies and execute validation activities to verify firmware functionality, robustness, stability, and performance across operating conditions.
  • Create subsystem block diagrams, define interfaces, and lead subsystem design reviews across all vehicle program development phases.
  • Work with system integration leads to capture component-level requirements, provide technical expertise during sourcing discussions, and review and approve device transmittals.
  • Support early-phase firmware development activities, including hardware validation, labcar testing, prototype bring-up, and automation framework development for unit, SIL, and HIL testing.
  • Debug complex system issues across software, hardware, networks, and vehicle-level integration environments.
Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional technical ability.
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded control systems for chassis systems, vehicle control modules, vehicle motion control, or similar dynamic control functions.
  • 5+ years of experience with electrical hardware applications, prototype bring-up, and systems development.
  • 5+ years of experience with vehicle network protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience using electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, and power supplies.
  • 5+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools in automotive, aerospace, or a similarly complex embedded systems environment.
  • Working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, diagnostics, network communication, functional safety, and hardware/software integration processes.
  • Experience creating and executing component-level test procedures and owning test results through resolution and release.

Even better, you may have...

  • Experience developing vehicle dynamic features such as stability control, anti-lock braking, hill hold, park assist, cruise control, adaptive cruise control, or related motion-control functions.
  • Strong understanding of…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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