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Driver Assist Technology (DAT) Simulation Engineer
Dearborn, MI, United States(Hybrid)
Job Description
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
As part of the Vehicle Evaluation and Verification division, the Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing state-of-the-art simulation systems, such as Hardware in the Loop (HIL), for automotive validation testing. The position requires a highly motivated engineer who is interested in validating cutting edge automotive technology in a unique fashion.
Responsibilities include creating or updating simulation models, configuring and updating existing test systems (dSpace and National Instruments (NI) simulators, for example) for systems validation testing. In addition, the engineer will develop new test systems for new and emerging automotive technologies across a wide product portfolio.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Develop simulator hardware and software model test systems for automotive verification testing
- Create simulated environments to enable dynamic testing in a laboratory
- Program, configure and update simulation test equipment to enable new and emerging feature level testing
- Create software models to simulate hardware in test system
- Develop scripts to automate testing and generate test reports
Qualifications
You'll have...
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering degree
- 2+ years of experience with creating MATLAB & Simulink plant models that run in the real-time simulation hardware
- 2+ years of experience programming with LabVIEW and NI tools
- 2+ years of experience with design and modification of simulation test systems
- 2+ years of experience with test engineering and test design using simulation
Even better, if you have …
Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering degree
- 5+ years of experience with creating MATLAB & Simulink plant models that run in the real-time simulation hardware
- 5+ years of experience with programming with LabVIEW and NI tools
- 5+ years of experience with design and modification of simulation test systems
- 5+ years of experience with test engineering and test design using simulation
- Experience with high voltage batteries
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
This position is a salary grade 7 - 8 and ranges from $99,600 - $192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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Job Info
- Job Identification64636
- Job CategoryPD Operations and Quality
- Posting Date07/09/2026, 12:01 PM
- Apply Before07/23/2026, 08:00 PM
- Degree LevelBachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Job ScheduleFull time
- Locations15575 Lundy Pkwy, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US(Hybrid)
- Preferred DegreeMaster of Engineering
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