Ford Motor Company · 1 hour ago
Chassis Controls Software Validation Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. The Chassis Controls Software Validation Engineer will develop software test specifications, support software validation, and ensure high-quality software for vehicle control systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop detailed software test specifications and design verification plans for vehicle control systems and features
Support new development of MiL/SiL/HiL based software validation from in-vehicle validation
Develop automations within our requirement and DVP&R tools and/or using Python for consistent, robust, release-based testing
Perform functional validation using Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments
Collaborate closely with multiple HiL teams to execute validation plans and troubleshoot issues
Analyze results for compliance to requirements
Investigate and triage software bug reports from the field and other validation teams
Deep-dive into high priority software bugs and develop action plans for preventing recurrence
Lead expansion of software test plans for complete coverage to requirements (fault insertion, negative-testing, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
2+ years of experience in software validation, software systems engineering, or embedded controls systems development
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience developing software requirements and/or software test cases
Experience developing and executing test plans
Experience with MiL/SiL/HiL simulation and testing
Strong systems-engineering minded thinking
Familiarity with Vector tools (CANalyzer / CANape / CANoe), ecu.test, Matlab Simulink
Familiarity with ISO-26262
Experience using Python for automation scripting
Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems
Demonstrated proficiency with CAN communication and databases
Familiarity with Ford embedded software requirements
Experience with steering control systems
Experience with OBD regulations
Excellent communication, project management, and people skills
Experience working with Agile/SAFE structure
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
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
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
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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