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Chassis Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI, United States(Hybrid)

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Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Responsibilities

What you'll be able to do

Chassis Software Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the aforementioned worksite. Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and embedded coder, or by using hand-code. Create requirements and design verification plans for vehicle motion control functions. Perform software functional validation (model-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop), working closely with chassis controls analytical methods test engineers to prove out functions. Collaborate with feature and system engineers to develop the SW functions to enable new experiences for our customers. Calibrate and test features in prototype vehicles or on hardware-in-the-loop test stands. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.

Qualifications

You'll have…

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Utilizing Simulink for model-based design or utilizing hand-coded C/C++ to develop software. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Translating higher level system specifications into software implementation requirements. 2. Testing software functionality via model-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop methods. 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Debugging software using Simulink for model-based development or using integrated development environments for hand-code. 2. Using CAN tools for data acquisition and analysis to diagnose software issues. 3. Creating test cases for all levels of the software system to validate units, sub-systems, and systems. 4. Utilizing configuration management tools to manage software versions. 5. Using requirement management tools to organize and structure software and higher level system requirements.

We are offering a salary of $93,642.00 - $190,500.00/yr.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Job Info

• Job Identification65655
• Job CategoryPD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date06/16/2026, 12:39 PM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations20800 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US(Hybrid)

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