Chassis Controls Software/Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Chassis Controls Software/Systems Engineer developing features for chassis control systems. Work spans full development lifecycle in a collaborative, agile environment at Ford.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $68,300 - $143,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Chassis Control Systems Engineering, including the development of specifications, design verification plans, and functional safety analysis. Proficient in software validation and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance feature development and customer satisfaction.

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Chassis Control Systems DevelopmentMatlab/Simulink ExperienceFunctional Safety AnalysisISO-26262 FamiliarityControls System Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Controls System DevelopmentState Machine DevelopmentSoftware Requirements DevelopmentTest Plan ExecutionFailure Mode Avoidance Engineering

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsProject Management SkillsStrong Leadership SkillsTeamwork SkillsPassion for Quality

Tools & Technologies

Vector CANAPECANalyzerAgile/SAFe Tools

Industry Keywords

Functional ValidationMIL/SIL TestingHIL TestingElectromechanical SystemsCustomer Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Innovate new Chassis control features and functions
Develop specifications and design verification plans for control systems and features
Perform systems engineering on Chassis Controls Features and Function including Failure Mode Avoidance
Work closely with Ford engineers and Tier-1 suppliers to develop feature interface requirements
Perform software functional validation (MIL/SIL testing) and work closely with HIL test engineers
Conduct Functional Safety analysis and implement actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
1+ years of controls system and state machine development experience
Good communication and project management skills
Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
Good teamwork skills
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Preferred)
5+ years of controls system and state machine development experience (Preferred)
Demonstrated experience in Matlab/Simulink Experience applying Systems Engineering (Preferred)
Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and CANalyzer (Preferred)
Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems (Preferred)
Experience developing and executing test plans (Preferred)
Experience applying engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (Preferred)
Familiarity with ISO-26262 (Preferred)
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe tools and processes (Preferred)
Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases (Preferred)
Experience developing software requirements (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 childcare 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.