Ford Motor Company

Motorsports Powertrain Controls and Simulation Engineer – LMDh/GT3/GT4/Off-Road

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

PythonVBA

About the role

  • Develop, test and deliver powertrain controls software used for race wins and championships.
  • ICE/Hybrid/EV powertrain controls development for professional and customer racing vehicles.
  • Vehicle level controls development (traction control, drivability, torque management).
  • Develop simulation environments for HiL (Hardware in the loop), SiL (Software in the loop) and DiL (Driver in the loop) testing.
  • Engine and driveline model creation to assist with off-line software development and testing.
  • Trackside calibration tool development and support track testing as required.
  • Innovate new technologies allowable within the boundaries imposed by appropriate race sanctioning bodies.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams; provide trackside support when needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree.
  • 2+ years of experience in automotive powertrain controls development.
  • Must hold or be eligible for a passport; international and domestic travel may be required.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth and Mclaren hardware and software (preferred).
  • Professional motorsport experience (IMSA, WEC, F1, WRC, NASCAR, Indycar) preferred.
  • Formula SAE experience very highly preferred.
  • Experience using CAN tools to collect and analyze vehicle communication data and ability to create, read, and modify CAN drivers and CAN message databases (preferred).
  • Proficiency with MATLAB & Simulink.
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex dynamic systems and design control algorithms to meet performance targets.
  • Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions.
  • Possess a competitive spirit, can-do attitude, strong team player, and detail-oriented self-starter and problem solver.