Ford Motor Company

Embedded Controls Software Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $85K — $192K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years in embedded software development for automotive systems.
  • 3+ years designing control algorithms and using model-based design.
  • 3+ years in C/C++ for embedded applications.
  • 2+ years with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN).

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement embedded control systems for Body Control Modules (BCM).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and specify system-level requirements.
  • Develop and optimize control algorithms and implement AUTOSAR-compliant software.
  • Lead verification and validation efforts using MIL, SIL, and HIL simulations.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive standards like ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR guidelines.
  • Identify and optimize bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave options.
  • Adoption and fertility benefits, including expense reimbursement.
  • Employee vehicle discount program for employees and families.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Active employee resource groups for support and networking.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and community service.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Embedded Controls Software Engineer

In this position...

As an Embedded Controls Software Engineer, you will be a critical contributor to the design, development, and validation of advanced embedded control software for next-generation automotive systems. This specialized role focuses on the Body Control Module, directly impacting vehicle safety, user experience, and electrification readiness. You will leverage your expertise in controls theory, real-time systems, and embedded architecture to architect, develop, and optimize complex, safety-critical software throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Software Design: Strategically design, develop, and implement sophisticated embedded control systems for Body Control Modules (BCM). This includes performing in-depth high-level analysis and comprehensive design planning of new features to support scalable, current production and next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) software design. This role demands a deep understanding of software modeling and embedded software design principles.
  • Requirements Engineering & Functional Specification: Collaborate extensively with cross-functional stakeholders to meticulously capture system-level requirements and translate them into detailed functional and technical specifications for complex control algorithms and software modules, ensuring alignment with vehicle performance and safety objectives.
  • Algorithm Development & Software Implementation: Design, develop, and optimize advanced control algorithms and implement AUTOSAR-compliant software components using industry-standard programming languages and environments such as C/C++, MATLAB (Stateflow/Simulink), and Python. Utilize tools like DaVinci Developer for AUTOSAR configuration and integration.
  • Verification, Validation & Testing (V&V): Lead the design, development, and execution of rigorous testing strategies, including Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations, as well as integration and unit testing using frameworks like Google Test. Perform on-target validation with specialized tools such as Vector CANoe and MULTI debugger to ensure robustness under real-world conditions. Conduct thorough root cause analysis of software defects and implement robust, long-term solutions.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure strict adherence to automotive industry standards and best practices, including ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ASPICE (Automotive SPICE), and AUTOSAR guidelines. Implement and enforce quality checks such as static code analysis and Model Advisor checks to maintain the highest software quality and reliability.
  • Process Optimization & Automation: Identify bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle and proactively implement automation scripts (e.g., using Python) and reusable model templates to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and significantly reduce development cycle time.

Technical Skills:
  • Programming Languages: C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink (Stateflow), Python.
  • Automotive Standards: AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE, CAN, LIN, UDS.
  • Tools: Vector CANoe, ETAS INCA, DaVinci Developer, Git, Jenkins, JIRA, MULTI debugger.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Foreign Equivalency Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development for automotive control systems.
  • 3+ years' experience in embedded systems, control algorithms, and model-based design methodologies.
  • 3+ years' experience in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
  • 2+ years' experience with automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN).

Even better, you may have...
  • Experience with vehicle networking protocols beyond CAN/LIN, such as Automotive Ethernet.
  • Direct experience with calibration support and associated tools (e.g.,DSpace, ETAS INCA).
  • Prior experience in electrification systems (e.g., Lighting, Personalization, BUN).
  • Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
    You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
    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 grades 6 -8 and ranges from $85,400-$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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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