Chassis ECU D&R Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & child care support

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced controls engineer to deliver semi-active suspension and chassis controls software and ECUs across multiple programs. You will manage embedded controls software across Pre-PS through OPD while interfacing with powertrain, chassis, and architecture engineers.

The role requires a strong background in ECU D&R, MATLAB/Simulink, and embedded systems, with a collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work with global teams on diverse automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of ECU D&R experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink modeling.
• Embedded systems and microcontroller familiarity.
• Strong circuit analysis fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver semi-active suspension and chassis controls software and ECUs across multiple Ford Racing programs.
• Interface with powertrain, chassis and architecture engineers, and feature owners for cross-program collaboration.
• Manage embedded controls software lifecycle from Pre-PS through OPD.

Skills

Bachelor's in EE/CS

ECU D&R (6+ yrs)

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded systems

Circuit analysis

Collaboration & communication

JIRA/Confluence

Education

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

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

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.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—'Sweepstakes'—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

We're looking for an experienced and talented individual to join Ford Racing to serve as a controls engineer who will deliver semi-active suspension and chassis controls software and ECUs across multiple programs.

As we expand our global Ford Racing team, we are seeking an engineer that can help shape our growth, our people and our products. This role will be focused on managing embedded controls software and ECUs Pre-PS through OPD for all Ford Racing Applications. Applicants will also interface with teams including powertrain, chassis and architecture engineers, and digital performance feature owners, allowing for numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, systems, and components.

You'll have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering; equivalent experience demonstrating exceptional ability may also qualify.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in ECU D&R.
• High proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink modeling.
• Proficiency in embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis and design.
• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs and results.

Even better, you may have

• Working knowledge of semi-active damper technology, including solenoid controls, internal bypass dampers, and CCD dampers.
• Working knowledge of mechatronic chassis devices, such as steering and brake controls.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, cost negotiation, launch, GPDS Pre-UNV0 to OKTB delivery, and global program delivery.
• Experience with FMEA and related quality-assurance processes.
• Self-starter who can learn new tools, find solutions, and troubleshoot and fix vehicle problems.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital and analog data-acquisition systems.
• Awareness of, or experience with, ISO 26262.
• Experience in early prototype development.
• Experience with in-vehicle software integration and testing.
• Experience with Embedded Coder code generation.
• Experience in powertrain controls or chassis controls.
• Experience with Ford Networked Vehicle (FNV) architecture.
• Experience with Ford and Vector diagnostic software, including DET, CANalyzer, and CANape.
• Experience with fundamental PCB hardware components and their analysis tools.
• Fluency in software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up and system debugging.
• Working knowledge of the Ford Platform Software Release process.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $68,300-$114,800.,

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$143,200.,

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.,

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

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.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #FR1 #LI-JB5