Semi Active Suspension Controls Software Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Controls Engineer at Ford Racing delivering semi-active suspension and chassis controls. Collaborating across teams to manage embedded controls work for multiple programs.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded Software Development, particularly in designing and implementing semi-active suspension controls, with a strong focus on MATLAB, Simulink, and Embedded C/C++. Proficient in developing testing methodologies and ensuring compliance with ISO26262 standards.

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Embedded C/C++ ProgrammingMATLAB and Simulink ModellingSemi-Active Damper TechnologyEmbedded Systems and MicrocontrollersFord Networked Vehicle Architecture

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Hard Skills

Embedded C/C++ ProgrammingMATLAB and Simulink ModellingEmbedded SystemsMicrocontrollersSoftware Testing MethodologiesSIL/HIL TestingCircuit Analysis and DesignEmbedded Coder Code GenerationChassis ControlsPowertrain Controls

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceFord Networked Vehicle ArchitectureVector Diagnostic SoftwareDETCanalyzerCanape

Industry Keywords

ISO26262 ComplianceVehicle Dynamics ModuleSemi-Active SuspensionHardware DebuggingPrototype Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and implementing the chassis controls on the vehicle dynamics module (VDM) controlling Ford Racing’s off-road semi-active suspensions.
Specification, design, implementation, and testing of low-level and high-level software for semi-active suspension controls
Identify reusable strategies from current Ford in-house controls to accelerate new Ford Racing algorithm development
Develop software strategies that utilize a mix of Ford and Ford Racing in-house resources as well as outside resources
Develop embedded software from low-level hardware drivers to application layer components
Design and specify interfaces between application software and firmware
Expand Ford Racing Simulink models to control new semi-active suspension hardware (Stabilizer Bars, new damper technology)
Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs
Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces
Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to ensure maturity/stability/release readiness
Develop SIL/HIL testing methods for Ford Racing modules including using hardware debuggers
Familiar with ISO26262-compliant software
Instrument and profile software to identify opportunities for optimization on the submodule and system level
Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under normal, extreme, and faulted conditions
Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
3+ years of relevant experience in Embedded design and/or controls
High proficiency in programming experience using Embedded C/C++
High proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink modelling
Working knowledge of Semi active damper technology (Solenoid controls, Internal Bypass dampers, CCD dampers)
Proficiency in embedded systems and microcontrollers
Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design
Experience in early prototype development
Experience with Embedded Coder code generation
Experience in powertrain controls or chassis controls
Experience with Ford Networked Vehicle (FNV) architecture
Experience with Ford and Vector diagnostic software including DET, Canalyzer, and Canape
Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools
Fluent in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability

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.