Chassis Software Systems Engineer

Software Systems Engineer

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.

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position... In the Software Systems engineer role, you will work cross functionally with other teams to develop system level solutions for existing and new Features and Functions. Some of the functions the team is responsible for are Stability Control, Regen Braking, Trail Control, Park brake, and several other braking features. In addition, we support several ADAS braking features such as Automatic Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Braking. This is a highly dynamic role where you will be working on a wide range of deliverables such as Boundary Diagrams, FMEAs, Functional Safety, Requirements development, and test case development. You will also work closely with suppliers in the implementation and testing of the requirements.

Responsibilities

What You'll do...

• 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

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in control systems or software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

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

This position is a salary grades 6 -8 and ranges from $85,400-$192.00. 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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Job Identification 64374, Job Category PD Operations and Quality, Posting Date 06/15/2026, 07:22 PM, Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, Job Schedule Full time, Locations 20800 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid), Preferred Degree Bachelor of Applied Science