Ford Motor Company · 1 week ago
Chassis Software Integration Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. The Chassis Software Integration Manager will lead a team focused on integrating and validating chassis-related ECUs, defining software integration strategies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure vehicle performance and compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Build and lead the Chassis Integration Team: software integration engineers, calibration engineers, and test specialists
Own the integration and validation of all chassis-related ECUs (brakes, steering, EPB, TPMS, trailer brakes, stability control)
Define chassis software integration strategy, including regression loops, pre-merge/post-merge test plans, and release sign-off
Manage prototype vehicle usage for chassis testing, working closely with vehicle-level integration and fleet operations teams
Drive debug and root cause investigations for chassis-related software/hardware issues
Collaborate with suppliers to manage ECU software releases, diagnostics, and interface definitions
Partner with domain calibration teams to ensure vehicle attributes (brake feel, steering response, stability performance) are achieved
Ensure compliance with functional safety (ISO 26262) and validation standards (ASPICE, FMVSS, etc.)
Develop and report on chassis software maturity metrics to leadership
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering growth and cross-functional collaboration
Support proving ground, winter test, and internal vehicle demo campaigns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field
8–12 years of experience in chassis software integration, controls, or systems engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong technical understanding of chassis control systems (brakes, steering, EPB, TPMS, stability control)
Experience with prototype vehicle bring-up, software flashing, and diagnostics
Proficiency with automotive tools and protocols (CAN, UDS, DoIP, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape)
Familiar with calibration processes and vehicle-level attributes tuning for chassis systems
Working knowledge of ISO 26262, ASPICE, and FMVSS requirements
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and people leadership skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, prototype-heavy environment
Willingness to travel to proving grounds and supplier sites
Benefits
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.
Company
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