Brake Controls Software Application Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Brake Controls Software Application Design Engineer at Ford transforming braking for EVs and active safety technologies. Managing global suppliers to deliver software solutions and enhance vehicle dynamics.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,600 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Software Lifecycle: Lead the end-to-end delivery of Brake Controls software and calibration, managing key milestones, change management, and seamless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates.
Drive Global Supplier Partnerships: Act as the technical lead guiding supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS), leading Software Technical Design Reviews (TDRs), and ensuring ASPICE compliance.
Bridge Virtual & Physical Worlds: Support prototype vehicle builds, troubleshoot on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulators, and root-cause complex issues during End-of-Line (EOL) setups.
Master Complex Vehicle Networks: Work with advanced cross-module communication systems to ensure flawless integration of driver-assist and chassis control features.
Champion Quality & Diagnostics: Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), lead Quality Early Detection (QED) initiatives, and release comprehensive diagnostic specifications to ensure world-class vehicle reliability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Chassis or Powertrain Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience in the design or development of chassis or powertrain controls.
Software Delivery Track Record: 4+ years of experience navigating software change management processes and delivering high-quality software work packages.
Project Execution: 4+ years of experience in engineering roles with structured deliverables, milestones, and a proven track record of meeting program timing.
Even better if you have: Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and quality assurance processes, deep understanding of vehicle network communications (e.g., CAN), 2+ years of experience managing technical suppliers, a self-starter attitude with a passion for diagnosing vehicle issues.

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

Brake Controls softwarecalibrationchange managementOver-the-Air (OTA) updatesSoftware Technical Design Reviews (TDRs)ASPICE complianceHardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulatorsDiagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)Quality Early Detection (QED)vehicle network communications

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeISO 26262 (Functional Safety)