Driver Assist Technology (DAT) Simulation Engineer

Simulation Engineer

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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.

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 64636

Job Category PD Operations and Quality

Posting Date 06/08/2026, 03:20 PM

Apply Before 06/23/2026, 12:00 AM

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 15575 Lundy Pkwy, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US (Hybrid)

Preferred Degree Master of Engineering