Embedded Engine Controls Engineer – Powertrain & Validation

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and药

Flexible family care days

Family building benefits

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Paid time off and option to purchase

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a software engineer to join the Engine Controls team in Dearborn. You will design, implement, and validate embedded engine control software within the powertrain control module, collaborating with calibration, systems engineering, and vehicle integration teams.

The role emphasizes C programming, model-based development, and rigorous validation through simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle testing, with a focus on producing robust, production-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 1+ year of experience writing software in C
• Experience with embedded control software for vehicles or real-time systems (preferred)
• Familiarity with calibration/data-logging tools (e.g., ATI Vision, INCA) is a plus
• Knowledge of automotive powertrain concepts (gasoline engines, emissions, OBD) is beneficial
• Experience with unit test frameworks (Ceedling/Unity) and static analysis tools (Polyspace, MISRA C) is desired
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow; generating C code with Embedded Coder is a plus
• Experience with Git or other version control systems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded engine controls and diagnostic monitors within the powertrain control module software
• Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features and document changes using Ford model-based design tools
• Create and execute validation plans using simulation, HIL, and in-vehicle resources
• Manage configuration for multiple vehicle programs and ensure compatibility across Gas, Diesel, HEV, BEV powerpack configurations
• Develop and validate control algorithms using C-code to meet functional, emissions and safety requirements (ISO 26262)
• Apply software validation methods including unit testing (Unity/Ceedling), SIL, MIL, and HIL
• Troubleshoot fuel-path issues through data analysis, vehicle testing, and simulation
• Maintain software description docs, calibration guides, release notes, and requirements traceability

Skills

C language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

Embedded Coder

Ceedling/Unity

Polyspace

MISRA C

Git

ClearCase

INCA

ATI Vision

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a software engineer to join the Engine Controls team in Dearborn. You will design, implement, and validate embedded engine control software within the powertrain control module, collaborating with calibration, systems engineering, and vehicle integration teams.

The role emphasizes C programming, model-based development, and rigorous validation through simulations, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle testing, with a focus on producing robust, production-ready