Senior Chassis Software Integration Manager

Ford Motor Company

Senior Chassis Software Integration Manager at Ford, building next-gen electric vehicle platform. Leading team in integrating and validating chassis software for safety and reliability.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $167,200 - $316,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

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

chassis software integrationcontrols engineeringsystems engineeringprototype vehicle bring-upsoftware flashingdiagnosticschassis control systemscalibration processesvehicle-level attributes tuningchassis software maturity metrics

Soft Skills

problem-solvingorganizational skillspeople leadershipmentoringcoachingcross-functional collaborationfast-paced environment adaptability

Certifications

ISO 26262ASPICEFMVSS