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Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software

Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software

Ford Motor CompanyPalo Alto, CA, United States
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software

Join the Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software role at Ford Motor Company .

Job Description

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. We are customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven, dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively and in focus on what matters, delivering excellence day in and day out.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the specification, design, development, and implementation of real‑time embedded software for safety‑critical chassis control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Hands‑on coding, implementation, and integration of embedded software components for chassis control systems, including advanced control algorithms, state machines, diagnostic routines (including UDS), and fault management strategies.
  • Own the full software development lifecycle from concept and requirements definition, through design, coding, integration, validation, and deployment in production vehicles.
  • Perform system debugging, root‑cause analysis, and optimize embedded code for performance, memory footprint, and resource utilization on target hardware.
  • Design, develop, and oversee comprehensive test plans, including unit, component, and system‑level regression tests, and contribute to automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, calibration teams, and other software domains to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
  • Define robust system requirements and conduct comprehensive safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, HARA) to derive stringent safety requirements and ensure functional safety (ISO 26262).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, computer science, embedded systems, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in embedded software design and development, with demonstrated technical leadership in safety‑critical domains.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, foster best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions and strategic technical roadmaps.
  • Strong proficiency in C for embedded firmware development; solid experience with Python for scripting, tooling, and test automation.
  • Experience with model‑based design, translating Simulink models into high‑performance, optimized C‑code.
  • Deep understanding of real‑time operating systems (RTOS); experience with micro‑controller architectures such as ARM, NXP, Infineon.
  • Proficiency with embedded debugging tools (Segger, GHS, CANalyzer, CANoe).
  • Extensive experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN‑FD) and related Vector tools; experience with Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS).
  • Proven experience with unit testing, static analysis, integration testing, and automated test strategy development.
  • Hands‑on experience with requirement management tools (JAMA, Polarion, DOORS) and version control systems (Git).
  • Experience with V‑model or Agile software development methodologies.
  • Even Better

  • Direct experience with controls development and algorithm design for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), electric park brakes, or advanced steering systems.
  • Fundamental understanding of OTA update mechanisms for embedded systems.
  • Understanding of chassis controls and vehicle dynamics fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI / CD) practices and tools.
  • Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, troubleshooting, and the ability to read basic electrical schematics.
  • Familiarity with vehicle cybersecurity measures and secure coding practices.
  • Understanding and practical application of automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
  • Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new‑parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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 leadership level 6. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.

    This position is hybrid. Candidates who are within commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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