Calibration Lead Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Calibration Lead Engineer for vehicle performance of ECUs in BLE Subsystem. Leading calibration activities for automotive connectivity solutions and ensuring performance meets requirements.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading calibration activities for BLE/UWB subsystems, ensuring clear communication of requirements, and validating wireless performance through rigorous testing. Proficient in RF simulation, validation, and industry certifications, with strong collaboration skills across teams and suppliers.

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BLE/UWB Subsystem CalibrationRF Simulation and EvaluationWireless Validation and CertificationTeam Collaboration and LeadershipAutomotive Connectivity Solutions

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Hard Skills

System/ECU DevelopmentElectronic Control Module DesignRF/Wireless ValidationAutomotive Connectivity SolutionsRequirements Definition and Validation

Soft Skills

Positive Teamwork EthicsGood Leadership Behaviors

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamcenter VSMJIRAGitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

FCC CertificationCCC CertificationCE Certification

Industry Keywords

Automotive OEMElectronic Control ManufacturerBLE ModulesPhone As A KeyTPMSKey Fob

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead calibration activities for the BLE/UWB subsystem — reviewing and approving supplier-provided calibrations, leading smoke tests and SW releases, and driving calibration defects to closure.
Ensure feature and functional requirements are clear, achievable, and communicated to suppliers, partnering with spec authors and feature owners to keep specifications current.
Define and validate BLE/UWB/NFC and wireless requirements (Phone As A Key, TPMS, Key Fob) across the ECU and antennas, and ensure the subsystem design supports all expected customer use cases.
Evaluate wireless performance against requirements through simulation, bench, and vehicle-level validation, and present results to the broader team.
Support RF/wireless implementation, certification (FCC, CCC, CE, etc.), and verification at supplier facilities, bench, and End of Line.
Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules, other vehicle systems, phone apps, and off-board systems.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams on system design reviews, PCB/EMC reviews, and quality analysis to ensure interfaces meet requirements.
Collaborate with the broader BLE/UWB subsystem team (hardware, software, verification), support program milestones/PATs, and assist with vehicle launches (occasional travel may be required).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
4+ years of system/ECU development experience in design and release of electronic control module for automotive OEM and / or for automotive Electronic Control Manufacturer. Preferred to also have experience in automotive connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, Ultrawide band, Wi-Fi, or Cellular.
Proficient in RF simulation and RF evaluation
Experience with RF/wireless validation and industry certification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Teamcenter VSM, JIRA, and Github experience desired.
Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics and good leadership behaviors.

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