Ford Motor Company · 3 weeks ago
Motorsports Powertrain Calibration Engineer
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. They are seeking an experienced Powertrain Controls and Calibration Engineer to help develop, test, and deliver world-class powertrain controls and calibrations for racing vehicles.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Gasoline engine calibration and controls development for both professional and customer racing vehicles
Dynamometer & track-based hardware selection support and engine mapping with multiple engine control systems such as production Ford, Bosch Motorsports, MoTeC, New Eagle, etc
Develop simulation environments for HiL (Hardware in the loop), SiL (Software in the loop) and DiL (Driver in the loop) testing
Support track testing as required
Perform modifications of production control strategies as required to meet vehicle attributes
Innovation of new technologies allowable within the boundaries imposed by appropriate race sanctioning bodies
Support various programs such as LMDh, GT3, GT4, and Off-Road
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree
Minimum of 2+ years of experience with simulation and coding in MATLAB & Simulink, development, testing, and validation of control system algorithms and calibrations
Must hold or be eligible for a passport. International and Domestic travel will be required
Preferred
Experience with AVL Puma, AVL Concerto, AVL Indicom
Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth and Mclaren Hardware and Software
Experience with ATI Vision and Ford production powertrain control strategies
Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language
Formula SAE experience very highly preferred
Possess a competitive spirit, can-do attitude, and interest in professional and amateur Motorsports at a technical level
Strong team player, ability to work with multiple suppliers, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility
Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver
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
Ford Motor Company
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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