Chassis Controls Software/Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a chassis controls engineer to innovate features, develop specs and verification plans for control systems, and perform systems engineering including failure mode avoidance. You will work with Ford engineers and Tier-1 suppliers to define feature interfaces and validate software through MIL/SIL and HIL testing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field, plus 1+ years of controls and state machine development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of controls system and state machine development experience
• Good communication and project management skills
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
• Good teamwork skills
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Preferred)
• 5+ years of controls system and state machine development experience (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in Matlab/Simulink Experience applying Systems Engineering (Preferred)
• Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and CANalyzer (Preferred)
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems (Preferred)
• Experience developing and executing test plans (Preferred)
• Experience applying engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (Preferred)
• Familiarity with ISO-26262 (Preferred)
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe tools and processes (Preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases (Preferred)
• Experience developing software requirements (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Controls System Development

State Machine Development

Matlab/Simulink Experience

CAN Communication

CAN Tools Proficiency

Functional Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Tools

Vector CANAPE

CANalyzer

Agile/SAFe Tools

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 1+ years of controls system and state machine development experience
• Good communication and project management skills
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
• Good teamwork skills
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Preferred)
• 5+ years of controls system and state machine development experience (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in Matlab/Simulink Experience applying Systems Engineering (Preferred)
• Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and CANalyzer (Preferred)
• Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems (Preferred)
• Experience developing and executing test plans (Preferred)
• Experience applying engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (Preferred)
• Familiarity with ISO-26262 (Preferred)
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe tools and processes (Preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases (Preferred)
• Experience developing software requirements (Preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Chassis Control Systems Engineering, including the development of specifications, design verification plans, and functional safety analysis. Proficient in software validation and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance feature development and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Chassis Control Systems Development
• Matlab/Simulink Experience
• Functional Safety Analysis
• ISO-26262 Familiarity
• Controls System Troubleshooting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Controls System Development
• State Machine Development
• Software Requirements Development
• Test Plan Execution
• Failure Mode Avoidance Engineering

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Passion for Quality

Industry Keywords

• Functional Validation
• MIL/SIL Testing
• HIL Testing
• Electromechanical Systems
• Customer Satisfaction

Tools & Technologies

• Vector CANAPE
• CANalyzer
• Agile/SAFe Tools