We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

 Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. 

The dynamics in which a driver feels the lateral and longitudinal forces in a vehicle is what defines the DNA for the vehicle itself. Join us in developing our next generation centralized vehicle motion control system where we can further bridge the interaction between the driver and the vehicle in a natural and intuitive way. 

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 math and physics-based control strategies.

The minimum requirements we seek:

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent.5+ years of experience on embedded controls systems such as chassis systems, VCM, or similar dynamic functions.5+ years of experience on electrical hardware applications, prototype bring-up, and systems development.5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive EthernetStrong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)5+ 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.

 

Preferred Requirements: 

Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skillsExperience developing features such as hill hold, stability controls, anti-lock braking, park assist, cruise or adaptive cruise control, or other similar vehicle dynamic features. 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

 

What you’ll receive in return: 

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. 

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would love to have you join us. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. 

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf  

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19.  As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons.  Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.  As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. 

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What you’ll be able to do: 

Create and implement the control strategy for various vehicle motion attributes and functions, including lateral and longitudinal vehicle dynamics.Work with suppliers to define functions and interfaces into 3rd party components, driving further consolidation and integration of vehicle functions into our centralized vehicle motion control system. Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.Understand functional safety principles and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems.Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions.Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all vehicle program development phasesCollaborate with other system integration leads to capture component level requirements, provide subject matter expertise in sourcing discussions, and collect and approve Device Transmittals.Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation, labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for unit, SIL and HIL testing.