Embedded Firmware & Cybersecurity Engineer

Motorsport Hackers; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Energy in Dearborn, Michigan, is seeking an Embedded Software & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, develop and secure firmware powering our grid-scale battery systems. You will own the software architecture for MCUs and embedded processors, implementing state-of-charge logic, sensor reads, and secure communications.

Working with cross‑functional teams, you’ll harden code against threats and ensure safety-critical operation of industrial energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and secure firmware for battery energy storage systems.
• Own software architecture running on microcontrollers and embedded processors within the BESS environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Ford Auto Engineering and Ford Energy teams to ensure safe, reliable operation of firmware.

Job description

Ford Energy in Dearborn, Michigan, is seeking an Embedded Software & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, develop and secure firmware powering our grid-scale battery systems. You will own the software architecture for MCUs and embedded processors, implementing state-of-charge logic, sensor reads, and secure communications.

Working with cross‑functional teams, you’ll harden code against threats and ensure safety-critical operation of industrial energy infrastructure.