Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software

What you'll do...

• Lead the specification, design, development, and implementation of real-time embedded software for safety-critical chassis control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Hands-on coding, implementation, and integration of embedded software components for chassis control systems. This includes designing and implementing sophisticated advanced control algorithms, state machines, diagnostic routines (including UDS), and fault management strategies.

• Own the full software development lifecycle from concept and requirements definition, through design, coding, integration, validation, and deployment in production vehicles.

• Perform hands-on system debugging, root-cause analysis, and optimize embedded code for performance, memory footprint, and resource utilization on target hardware.

• Design, develop, and oversee comprehensive test plans, including unit, component, and system-level regression tests, and contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, calibration teams, and other software domains to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.

• Define robust system requirements and conduct comprehensive system safety analyses (e.g., FMEA, FTA, HARA) to derive stringent safety requirements and ensure functional safety (ISO 26262).

• 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.

• 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.

• Familirity 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!

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