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Software Systems Engineer

Overview

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: Hybrid

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.

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

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

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 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.

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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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