Engine Controls Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Engine Controls Software Engineer developing vehicle control software related to powertrain at Ford Motor Company. Working on electrification functions and ensuring adherence to software standards.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,349 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement vehicle control software related to the powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, and electric motors) and driver assist interfaces with electrification functions, adhering to Ford’s software standards.
Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features, document changes using Ford’s MBD process and tools, and create and execute validation plans using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle resources.
Manage feature configuration and complexity for a wide range of vehicle programs and powerpacks, and maintain high levels of compatibility and commonality with Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Design power train control algorithms and associated software functions.
2. Programming embedded automotive controls in C language.
3. Testing and debugging of automotive embedded controls.
3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Software version controls, Clearcase and Github.
2. Matlab Simulink Software Development and Simulation.
1 year of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Vehicle communications including CAN, LIN, or SENT.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage**
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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

powertrain control algorithmsembedded automotive controlsC programmingtesting automotive embedded controlssoftware version controlClearcaseGithubMatlab Simulinkvehicle communicationsCAN

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering