About the role

Embedded Software Engineer developing safety-critical software for chassis control systems. Contributing to Ford's vision of a fully electric transportation future with technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the specification, design, development, and implementation of real-time embedded software for safety-critical chassis control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Hands-on coding, implementation, and integration of embedded software components for chassis control systems. This includes designing and implementing sophisticated advanced control algorithms, state machines, diagnostic routines (including UDS), and fault management strategies.
Own the full software development lifecycle from concept and requirements definition, through design, coding, integration, validation, and deployment in production vehicles.
Perform hands-on system debugging, root-cause analysis, and optimize embedded code for performance, memory footprint, and resource utilization on target hardware.
Design, develop, and oversee comprehensive test plans, including unit, component, and system-level regression tests, and contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and reliability.
Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, calibration teams, and other software domains to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
Define robust system requirements and conduct comprehensive system safety analyses (e.g., FMEA, FTA, HARA) to derive stringent safety requirements and ensure functional safety (ISO 26262).

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of progressive experience in embedded software design and development, with demonstrated technical leadership in safety-critical domains.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, foster best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions and strategic technical roadmaps.
Strong proficiency in C for embedded firmware development; solid comprehension and practical experience with Python for scripting, tooling, and test automation.
Experience with model-based design, translating Simulink models into high-performance, optimized C-code.
Deep understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), Experience with micro-controller architectures such as ARM, NXP, Infineon.
Proficiency with embedded debugging tools (e.g., Segger, GHS, CANalyzer, CANoe).
Extensive experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, CAN-FD) and related Vector CAN tools. Experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS).
Proven experience with unit testing, static analysis, integration testing, and developing automated test strategies.
Hands-on experience with requirement management tools (e.g., JAMA, Polarion, DOORS) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with V-model or Agile software development methodologies.

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.