Chassis Controls & ECU D&R Engineer — Hybrid

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to deliver embedded controls software and ECUs for semi-active suspension across programs. You will collaborate with powertrain, chassis, and architecture teams to shape Ford’s dynamic performance technologies.

Ideal candidates have strong MATLAB/Simulink expertise, embedded systems experience, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid onsite work in Allen Park, MI is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant ECU D&R experience.
• High proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink modeling.
• Proficiency in embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or similar tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and release VDM control modules, sensors, and brackets—own all deliverables.
• Guide supplier partners through GPDS process.
• Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses.
• Define requirements for advanced suspension control systems with Vehicle Dynamics team.
• Ensure vehicle interfaces are defined and supported across teams.
• Support testing, hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and system validation.
• Manage system quality, cost and timing for high-quality deliverables.
• Lead development of chassis controls HW/SW for VDM and ECU hardware.
• Develop testing methodologies for maturity and release readiness.
• Develop SIL/HIL testing methods for Ford Racing modules.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Electrical fundamentals

Team collaboration

JIRA/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

Job description

Ford Racing is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to deliver embedded controls software and ECUs for semi-active suspension across programs. You will collaborate with powertrain, chassis, and architecture teams to shape Ford’s dynamic performance technologies.

Ideal candidates have strong MATLAB/Simulink expertise, embedded systems experience, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid onsite work in Allen Park, MI is required.