Ford Motor Company

Chassis Software Integration Manager

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Palo Alto • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $138,240 - $261,720 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Build and lead the Chassis Integration Team: software integration engineers, calibration engineers, and test specialists.
  • Own the integration and validation of all chassis-related ECUs (brakes, steering, EPB, TPMS, trailer brakes, stability control).
  • Define chassis software integration strategy, including regression loops, pre-merge/post-merge test plans, and release sign-off.
  • Manage prototype vehicle usage for chassis testing, working closely with vehicle-level integration and fleet operations teams.
  • Drive debug and root cause investigations for chassis-related software/hardware issues.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to manage ECU software releases, diagnostics, and interface definitions.
  • Partner with domain calibration teams to ensure vehicle attributes (brake feel, steering response, stability performance) are achieved.
  • Ensure compliance with functional safety (ISO 26262) and validation standards (ASPICE, FMVSS, etc.).
  • Develop and report on chassis software maturity metrics to leadership.
  • Mentor and coach engineers, fostering growth and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Support proving ground, winter test, and internal vehicle demo campaigns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 8–12 years of experience in chassis software integration, controls, or systems engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong technical understanding of chassis control systems (brakes, steering, EPB, TPMS, stability control).
  • Experience with prototype vehicle bring-up, software flashing, and diagnostics.
  • Proficiency with automotive tools and protocols (CAN, UDS, DoIP, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape).
  • Familiar with calibration processes and vehicle-level attributes tuning for chassis systems.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ASPICE, and FMVSS requirements.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and people leadership skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, prototype-heavy environment.
  • Willingness to travel to proving grounds and supplier sites.
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
chassis software integrationcontrols engineeringsystems engineeringprototype vehicle bring-upsoftware flashingdiagnosticschassis control systemscalibration processesvehicle-level attributes tuningproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillspeople leadershipcollaborationmentoringcoachingcommunicationadaptabilitycritical thinkingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeISO 26262 complianceASPICE complianceFMVSS compliance