Chassis Controls Software Release Engineer (Embedded & OTA)

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced embedded systems engineer for chassis software. You will own software and calibration delivery, guide suppliers through GPDS, and support driver assistance features while coordinating OTA updates and release documentation.

Responsibilities include network communication, DTC investigation, service manual contributions, and leading technical design reviews to shape future chassis software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• 5+ years in embedded systems design or development.
• 2+ years in requirements management is expected.
• Experience with FMEA and related quality processes is a plus.
• 5+ years in Chassis or Powertrain controls is ideal.
• Familiarity with vehicle networking (CAN) and Ford embedded software.
• Self-starter with problem-solving and learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Own Software & Calibration Delivery, coordinating with vehicle builds and OTA updates.
• Lead supplier partners through GPDS workflows.
• Support Driver Assist Features and advanced driver assistance systems.
• Execute software change management, release docs, and validation.
• Implement cross-module network communication (OTA, CAN, etc.).
• Investigate DTC issues and participate in QED.
• Contribute to service manuals, HiL testing, and prototype builds.
• Publish diagnostics specifications and ensure compliance with SW requirements.
• Drive SW Design Reviews shaping chassis software future.
• Assist EOL setup and production problem resolution.
• Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes.
• Support chassis controls requirements development.
• Evaluate new toolchains and development processes.

Skills

Embedded Systems Development

Requirements Management

Chassis Controls Design

Network Communication

FMEA

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

SysML

HIL Simulation

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced embedded systems engineer for chassis software. You will own software and calibration delivery, guide suppliers through GPDS, and support driver assistance features while coordinating OTA updates and release documentation.

Responsibilities include network communication, DTC investigation, service manual contributions, and leading technical design reviews to shape future chassis software.