Embedded Software and Cybersecurity Engineer, Ford Energy

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 is a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating US energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

In this position...

The Embedded Software & Cybersecurity Engineer will design, develop, and secure the embedded firmware that powers Ford Energy's battery management and monitoring systems. You will own the software architecture running on microcontrollers and embedded processors within the BESS environment — writing and hardening the low-level code that reads sensors, manages state-of-charge logic, communicates over vehicle- and grid-grade protocols, and defends against sophisticated threats. Working in close coordination with Ford Auto Engineering and Ford Energy technical teams, this is a hands‑on engineering role at the intersection of firmware development and cybersecurity, ensuring safe, reliable, and secure operation of safety‑critical infrastructure.