Ford Motor Company · 20 hours ago
Engine Controls Software Engineer (Ignition)
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $190K/yr
1+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design team. The Engine Controls Software Engineer (Ignition) will develop and validate software algorithms that optimize the performance of internal combustion engines in hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Write the engine control system software for spark-related software components, ensuring precise timing and combustion stability
Become an engine controls expert, getting into the nitty-gritty of fuel ignition, Minimum Spark Advance for Best Torque (MBT) calculation, and cold-start emissions reduction monitoring
Act as the subsystem engineer for OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) monitors, ensuring robust detection of system anomalies and compliance with regulatory standards
Translate system-level requirements into software design, then implement and validate the controls' algorithm in C-code or Model Based Software depending on the component
Complete testing of software changes in unit-test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and/or Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments
Maintain software description documentation, calibration guides, install guides, and release notes for each software release
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related Degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
1+ years experience in C and MATLAB/Simulink Software Development in Powertrain
Preferred
M.S. degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, related Degree
Experience with ICE/Hybrid Engine Controls
Deep understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) physics and thermodynamics
Experience with OBDII monitor development and regulatory requirements
Experience with Jira, Jama, Unity/Ceedling, GitHub and/or ClearCase
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
5+ years of experience with embedded control software and design experience
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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