Product Engineer

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking a talented Requirement Modeling and MIL Simulation Engineer to shape virtual software validation for chassis systems. You will build robust simulation environments, automate test infrastructure, and validate hardware-dependent behaviors entirely in virtual settings.

You will define virtual validation methods, integrate plant models with controller software, and coordinate cross-functional delivery of software components for in–house and supplier collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years in requirement modeling and MIL development.
• 2+ years using Matlab/Simulink tools in projects.
• 1+ year with software configuration management tools in collaborative environments.
• 2+ years integrating plant dynamics with embedded controller software (MIL/SIL) in automotive subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Define virtual validation methods by linking plant models with controller software.
• Develop scripts/tools to automate software builds for virtualization.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery of software components for virtual tests.
• Create virtual test environments and test cases for HW-dependent simulations.
• Collaborate with ADAS and system engineers to resolve in-house issues.
• Work with HIL/SIL/MIL teams to reduce vehicle-level testing dependency.
• Maintain automation for builds, tests, data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Requirement modeling

MIL development

Matlab/Simulink

Software configuration management

Embedded controller integration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Bitbucket

Job description

In this position...

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Requirement Modeling and MIL Simulation Engineer to join our advanced engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the future of virtual software validation for Chassis systems and features by building robust simulation environments, automating test infrastructure, and enabling engineers to validate hardware-dependent behaviors entirely in a virtual setting. You will work at the intersection of model-based development, software engineering, and systems integration—helping the organization reduce cost, shorten development cycles, and improve quality by minimizing dependency on physical vehicle testing.

What you'll do...

• Define efficient virtual SW validation methods by integrating plant models with controller software source code.
• Develop necessary scripts and tools to automate software builds for software virtualization.
• Engage cross functional team members to coordinate on-time delivery of in-house and supplier software components to be compatible with the virtual test environments.
• Develop virtual test environments & test cases to enable testing HW dependent test cases through simulation.
• Work closely with ADAS feature and system engineers to resolve in-house software issues
• Work with the Hardware in the Loop, Software in the loop, and Model in the loop simulation teams to reduce dependency on vehicle level testing.
• Develop and maintain automation for builds, test, data analysis and reporting.

You'll have...

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2+ years requirement modeling and MIL development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Matlab/Simulink tools
• 1+ years of experience with Software Configuration Management & Version Control tools (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket) within collaborative software development environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience integrating plant dynamics models with embedded controller software (MIL / SIL environments) for automotive chassis, vehicle dynamics, or related mechatronic subsystems (e.g., Braking, Steering, Suspension, or Powertrain).

Even better, you may have...

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with Embedded Tester, dSPACE, ECU-Test and Vector tools
• Experience with Software Configuration Management Systems (e.g. Git)
• Experience developing automation scripts and GUI applications (e.g. python, Matlab, C++, C#, Java)
• Experience with using CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins/Github Actions
• Demonstrated experience in building plant and controller models for automotive systems (e.g. Braking, Steering and Suspension)
• Demonstrated experience in Vehicle CAN Network
• Demonstrated experience in system dynamics modeling using first principles and in using tools like CarSim or CarMaker

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, 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
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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

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.