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Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer
Ford Motor CompanyChassis Controls Software Engineer developing cutting-edge software for Ford's electric vehicle dynamics. Leading application of embedded systems and support for driver assistance technologies.
Posted 7/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,280 - $190,500 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in embedded systems development, particularly in Chassis and Powertrain controls, with a strong focus on requirements management and software change management processes. Proficient in network communication protocols and quality assurance methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Systems DevelopmentRequirements ManagementChassis Controls DesignNetwork Communication (CAN)FMEA and Quality Assurance
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Hard Skills
Embedded Systems DevelopmentRequirements ManagementChassis Controls DesignNetwork CommunicationFMEAControls Modeling (Matlab/Simulink)HIL Simulation and TestingSoftware Change ManagementDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) InvestigationAgile Methodologies
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingSelf-StarterSupplier Management
Tools & Technologies
MatlabSimulinkStateflowSysMLDigital Data Acquisition SystemsAnalog Data Acquisition Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceISO 26262 Awareness
Industry Keywords
Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS)Advanced Driver Assistance SystemsOTA Software UpdatesQuality Early Detection (QED)End-of-Line (EOL) Setup
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own Software & Calibration Delivery — Manage timing, coordination with vehicle builds, OTA software updates, and change management processes.
- Guide Suppliers — Lead supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS).
- Support Driver Assist Features — Contribute to the software enabling Ford's advanced driver assistance systems.
- Deliver Work Packages — Execute the software change management process, including release documentation, functional validation, and OTA updates.
- Enable Network Communication — Implement cross-module network communication (OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.).
- Diagnose & Resolve — Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues, including Quality Early Detection (QED).
- Support Documentation & Testing — Contribute to service manual development, Breadboard/HiL issue resolution and software updates, and prototype vehicle builds (root-cause analysis, flashing software, etc.).
- Release with Rigor — Publish diagnostics specifications and ensure compliance to Central SW requirements.
- Lead Technical Reviews — Drive SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) that shape the future of chassis software.
- Support Production — Assist assembly plant End-of-Line (EOL) setup and issue resolution.
- Work in Agile — Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes.
- Shape Requirements — Support Chassis Controls requirement development.
- Innovate the Toolchain — Evaluate new software development toolchains and processes.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience with design or development in embedded systems development
- 2+ years of experience in requirements management
- **Even better, you may have...**
- Experience with FMEA and related quality assurance processes
- 5+ years of experience with design or development in Chassis or Powertrain controls
- Familiarity with vehicle network communication (e.g. CAN, etc.)
- Familiarity with Ford embedded software requirements
- Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to resolve vehicle problems
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills
- Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation
- Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
- Familiarity with digital and analog data acquisition systems
- Awareness of and/or experience with ISO 26262
- Experience with sophisticated system analysis tools and methods
- Experience with controls modeling (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, SysML, etc.)
- Experience with HIL simulation and testing
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.