Protected DC-DC Software Application Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Software Application Engineer developing embedded solutions for DC-DC converters in Ford's electric vehicles. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with automotive standards and timelines.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and release of embedded software for advanced DC-DC converter solutions.
Collaborate with core software team throughout the software product lifecycle from concept to production.
Manage the entire software lifecycle for 48V DCDC modules, ensuring all software implementations meet Ford's stringent quality standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
3+ years of experience in embedded software development and delivery within the automotive industry.
Strong understanding of automotive software development processes, including familiarity with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
Demonstrated knowledge of power electronics, specifically DC-DC converters and 48V vehicle architectures.
Experience working with automotive suppliers on software development projects
Understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to automotive embedded systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
Strong project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentDC-DC converters48V vehicle architecturesautomotive software development processesASPICEISO 26262Root Cause Analysis (RCA)power electronicscybersecurity principles

Soft Skills

problem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationproject managementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Software Engineering