In this position…

We are seeking a highly technical professional who will develop the controls systems for our newest technologies.  You will focus on analyzing customer needs and defining required architecture and functionality early in the development cycle, modeling and simulating vehicle system operation, designing and implementing control algorithms, and validating designs in desktop simulation, hardware benches, as well as in prototype vehicles.  Successful candidates for this position will possess a track record of strong independent thinking, effective communication, self-motivation, complex system troubleshooting, and thrive in an environment where they need to understand the complete workings of vehicle controls and the complex interactions between subsystems.

You'll have…

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, systems engineering or similar field with a control systems focus3+ years of experience in dynamic systems modeling and real-time controls development for automotive or similar complex electromechanical systemsUnderstanding of automotive powertrain (including hybrid electrical vehicle) systems and controls, and vehicle dynamics with fundamental knowledge of general dynamics, hydraulics, electric machines, batteries, internal combustion engines, and mechatronic actuatorsDemonstrated ability to develop controls software for embedded targets using C or C++Demonstrated ability to use Matlab/Simulink or Python for system modeling, simulation, scripting, and data analysis Experience with standard systems engineering tools including boundary diagrams, fault tree analyses, FMEAs, P-diagrams, etc.Knowledge of ISO26262 Automotive Functional Safety standardProven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team

Even better, you may have…

Master of Science in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, systems engineering or similar field3+ years of experience in distributed systems engineering including requirements management, function decomposition and allocation, failure mode avoidance, robustness analysis, and system validation and verificationExperience with longitudinal controls for xEV systems (series hybrid, parallel hybrid, mild hybrid, battery electric, fuel cell)Familiarity with industry standard systems engineering tools including SysML, MagicDrawFamiliarity with ISO26262 engineering tools including Hazard Analysis, Functional Safety Concept, Safety Requirements Specification, Functional Safety Requirements, Technical Safety RequirementsHands-on experience with distributed system prototyping, troubleshooting, and commissioningExperience using Matlab/Simulink for embedded controls developmentExperience with standard version control and collaboration systems (ClearCase, AccuRev, git, GitHub)Experience applying CAE (MIL/SIL/HIL, virtual system/plant models, regression testing) concepts and CI (Jenkins, GitHub, Gradle) tools in robust system controls developmentKnowledge of CAN communication protocols for automotive applications and experience with CAN analysis tools including CANalyzer, CANape, CANLab, etc.Familiarity with Ford development processes GTDS and GPDSFamiliarity with Ford systems engineering systems and tools including VSEM, FEDE, Stages, FRD, HLFDemonstrated excellence in problem-solving (with a passion for new technology development)Demonstrated effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environment

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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 range of salary grades GSR 6-8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

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What you'll do…

Develop vehicle control algorithms for advanced chassis and powertrain systems to deliver vehicle attributes, including control architecture selection, algorithm simulation, implementation, and verification and validation via leveraging a combination of model-in-the-loop (MIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and vehicle test environmentsLeverage, subsystem- and component-level CAE models to analyze dynamic systems and complex system interactions, and to support concept analysis and verification, parameter optimization, and controls/design verification and validationDefine and review physical system testing and characterization to validate CAE models and guide vehicle and control system designSupport Systems Engineering workstreams to develop, manage, and cascade functional and Functional Safety (ISO 26262) requirements to support technology developmentCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation to support global engineering and quality processes, and to facilitate technology transfer: system models, use cases, requirements, design validation tests and methodsSupport and present research on the application of advanced controls and methods for advanced powertrain systemsLeverage connected vehicle technologies (wireless communication, location and route data, cloud-compute resources, AI/ML techniques, etc.) to improve customer experience with enhanced controls and prognostics