ADAS Calibration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

ADAS Calibration Engineer performing in-vehicle calibration of advanced driving features at Ford. Focused on feature performance and collaboration with engineering teams for improvements.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calibrating ADAS features and developing performance metrics, validation plans, and test procedures. Proficient in using MATLAB, Vector CAN tools, and automotive interfaces to ensure robust vehicle performance across various conditions.

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ADAS Feature CalibrationMATLAB/SimulinkVector CANapeVehicle Performance EvaluationSystems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Calibration of Vehicle SystemsData Analysis TechniquesFeedback Controls DesignVerification TechniquesFailure Mode Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsGood Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsProject Management SkillsInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Vector CANalyzerDSPACE Control DeskHIL/MIL/SIL ValidationAutomotive InterfacesData Acquisition/Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in EngineeringM.S. in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Driver AssistanceVehicle DynamicsElectromechanical SystemsObjective Performance MetricsVirtual Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calibrate lateral/longitudinal performance of ADAS features across multiple programs and vehicle variants for features such as Lane Centering, Assisted Lane Change, Adaptive Cruise Control, and BlueCruise
Lead program sign-off of vehicle level performance for ADAS features
Lead the development of objective performance metrics, calibration guidelines, test procedures, and validation plans for ADAS features such as Lane Centering, Assisted Lane Change, Adaptive Cruise Control, and BlueCruise
Work with virtual validation teams to establish CAE procedures to reduce dependence on vehicle-level testing
Interface with functional partners in brakes, steering, and/or powertrain to ensure actuator performance is sufficient to meet vehicle-level requirements
Plan and execute on-track and real-world evaluations of ADAS features via vehicle/HIL/virtual testing and identify and resolve feature performance issues
Design validation methods to ensure feature robustness across vehicle configurations, environmental conditions and customer usage
Develop pre/post processing tools using MATLAB and Vector CAN tools for data collection and analysis
Implement various data analysis techniques on data generated by track, public road, lab, and model-based validation methods to ensure feature achieves a desired set of performance requirements
Support and coordinate root-cause analysis with internal functions and external suppliers to ensure delivered system achieves performance requirements
Benchmark competitors and monitor public domain requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science) or related technical field
2+ years of experience in calibration of features and/or attributes for vehicle systems (electrical, chassis, powertrain, vehicle dynamics), preferably in the Driver Assistance domain
1+ year of experience using Vector CANape, CANalyzer, and/or dSPACE Control Desk or similar tools
1+ year of experience with MATLAB/Simulink
1+ year of experience using typical automotive interfaces: CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto-Ethernet, etc.
M.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science) or related technical field (even better)
Experience in developing objective metrics that are well-correlated to subjective evaluations (even better)
Experience with high performance driving and vehicle performance evaluation (even better)
Experience in feedback controls design, application, and theory (even better)
Experience applying Systems Engineering (even better)
Experience in authoring new requirements (even better)
Experience in verification techniques (design verification methods, vehicle data acquisition/analysis) (even better)
Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems (even better)
Experience with failure mode analysis techniques (even better)
Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states/failure modes (even better)
Project management experience (even better)
Experience with virtual validation methods (HIL/MIL/SIL) (even better)
Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction (even better)
Good communications and project management skills (even better)
Strong oral & written skills (even better)
Ability to work both independently and take initiative when necessary (even better)
Strong teamwork & interpersonal skills (even better).

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.