Battery Control Software Application Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Battery Control Software Application Engineer developing and validating vehicle controls software on High Voltage Battery Controls team. Focusing on embedded software for Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric vehicles.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement requirements using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and C programming
Validate model-based designs using desktop simulation packages (MIL & SIL)
Interact with other teams to develop controls requirements
Develop and maintain design documentation
Support tools development, compiler setup, static analysis, and software configuration management
Analyze field data to solve issues related to model/C code implementation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow development (internship/co-op/coursework experience allowed)
5+ years of experience with Control System software design (internship/co-op/coursework experience allowed)
5+ years of experience with C and/or C++ (internship/co-op/coursework experience allowed)
M.S./ PHD Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field (preferred)
Able to function and learn in cross-discipline between Software Implementation and Controls Design (preferred)
Understanding of Hybrid Battery and Hybrid Vehicle operations (preferred)
Knowledge of hybrid/electric vehicle configurations and controls Experience in project management (preferred)
Understanding of operation and power electronic controls of (BMS) Battery Monitoring System, DCDC, Charger and Motor Inverter (preferred)
Experience with Autosar (preferred)
Excellent teamwork, written and oral communication skills (preferred)
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks (preferred).

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

MATLABSimulinkStateflowC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingControl System DesignModel-Based Design ValidationStatic AnalysisSoftware Configuration ManagementField Data Analysis

Soft Skills

TeamworkWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationSelf-MotivationTask Management