Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type: Full time
Work Type: Hybrid

In this position...

As a member of the Engine Controls software team, you will collaborate across departments—including calibration, systems engineering, and vehicle integration—to develop robust, production-ready solutions for current and next-generation boosted engine programs.

What you'll do...

Design and implement embedded engine controls and diagnostic monitorswithin the powertrain control module software
Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features, document changes using Ford’s model-based design process and tools, and create and execute validation plans using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle resources
Manage configuration and complexity for a wide range of vehicle programs and powerpacks, and maintain high levels of compatibility and commonality with Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations
Develop and validate control algorithms using C-code to meet functional, emissions, performance, and functional safety requirements (ISO 26262)
Apply powertrain control system software validation test methods—including unit testing (Unity/Ceedling), SIL, MIL, and HIL—to ensure system functionality and robustness
Troubleshoot vehicle and powertrain fuel-path functional and diagnostic issues; determine and validate corrective actions through data analysis, vehicle testing, and simulation
Maintain software description documentation, calibration guides, release notes, and requirements traceability for fuel-path software components

You’ll have…

B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
3 years of experience with design powertrain control algorithms and associated software functions.
3 years of experience with programming embedded automotive controls in the C language.
3 years of experience with testing and debugging of automotive embedded controls.
3 years of experience with C software development in automotive powertrain systems.
3 years of experience with software version control, ClearCase and GitHub.
3 years of experience with Matlab Simulink Software Development and Simulation.

Even better, you may have…

M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
Experience with fuel injection, 3-way catalyst, gas particulate filters, and exhaust sensor controls and diagnostic monitors
Familiarity with OBD-II diagnostic monitoring for fuel system
Awareness of ISO 26262 Part 6, MISRA-C coding standards
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Gasoline Engine Controls Software Engineer

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