Chassis Controls Software Application Design And Release Engineer

Where Safety Meets Next-Gen Software. Help Us Redefine Vehicle Dynamics for the Electric Era.

At Ford, braking is no longer just about stopping a vehicle - it's the foundation of regenerative braking for our cutting-edge EVs, the backbone of active safety for our advanced Driver Assist Technologies (like BlueCruise), and a critical node in our Software-Defined Vehicle architecture.

As a Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer, you won't just write or manage code - you'll be the architect bridging the gap between sophisticated software algorithms and physical vehicle dynamics. Your work will show up on the road every single day, keeping millions of drivers safe while delivering the exhilarating driving experience Ford is known for.

Join the Ford Product Development team, where Design Thinking and User Experience methods drive us to deliver breakthrough products that delight our customers and define tomorrow's transportation.

Are You Ready to Lead? You'll lead the application of both in-house and supplier software for sophisticated electronic brake and/or steering systems - owning the software from concept, through validation, to the customer's driveway.At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation. As a Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer, you won't just write or manage code; you will be the architect bridging the gap between sophisticated software algorithms and physical vehicle dynamics. You will see the direct impact of your work on the road every single day, keeping millions of drivers safe while delivering an exhilarating driving experience.

Why This Role Is Different.

High Visibility, High Impact This is a pivotal role on a quality-driven team where your decisions directly influence vehicle launches, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, and advanced vehicle safety systems used by millions of drivers.

A Culture of Growth Work under supportive leadership that prioritizes your career trajectory, encourages technical curiosity, and gives you the autonomy to solve complex engineering challenges - with the backing of one of the world's most iconic automakers.

At the Center of Innovation Collaborate across disciplines with prototype vehicles, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulators, and global suppliers to bring new technologies from concept to production.

Are You Ready to Lead?

You'll lead the application of both in-house and supplier software for sophisticated electronic brake and/or steering systems - owning the software from concept, through validation, to the customer's driveway.

What You'll Do

• Own Software & Calibration Delivery- Manage timing, coordination with vehicle builds, OTA software updates, and change management processes.
• Guide Suppliers- Lead supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS).
• Support Driver Assist Features- Contribute to the software enabling Ford's advanced driver assistance systems.
• Deliver Work Packages- Execute the software change management process, including release documentation, functional validation, and OTA updates.
• Enable Network Communication- Implement cross-module network communication (OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.).
• Diagnose & Resolve- Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues, including Quality Early Detection (QED).
• Support Documentation & Testing- Contribute to service manual development, Breadboard/HiL issue resolution and software updates, and prototype vehicle builds (root-cause analysis, flashing software, etc.).
• Release with Rigor- Publish diagnostics specifications and ensure compliance to Central SW requirements.
• Lead Technical Reviews- Drive SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) that shape the future of chassis software.
• Support Production- Assist assembly plant End-of-Line (EOL) setup and issue resolution.
• Work in Agile- Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes.
• Shape Requirements- Support Chassis Controls requirement development.
• Innovate the Toolchain- Evaluate new software development toolchains and processes.

Why This Role Is Different.

High Visibility, High Impact This is a pivotal role on a quality-driven team where your decisions directly influence vehicle launches, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, and advanced vehicle safety systems used by millions of drivers.

A Culture of Growth Work under supportive leadership that prioritizes your career trajectory, encourages technical curiosity, and gives you the autonomy to solve complex engineering challenges - with the backing of one of the world's most iconic automakers.

At the Center of Innovation Collaborate across disciplines with prototype vehicles, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulators, and global suppliers to bring new technologies from concept to production.

Are You Ready to Lead?

You'll lead the application of both in-house and supplier software for sophisticated electronic brake and/or steering systems - owning the software from concept, through validation, to the customer's driveway.

What You'll Do

• Own Software & Calibration Delivery- Manage timing, coordination with vehicle builds, OTA software updates, and change management processes.
• Guide Suppliers- Lead supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS).
• Support Driver Assist Features- Contribute to the software enabling Ford's advanced driver assistance systems.
• Deliver Work Packages- Execute the software change management process, including release documentation, functional validation, and OTA updates.
• Enable Network Communication- Implement cross-module network communication (OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.).
• Diagnose & Resolve- Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues, including Quality Early Detection (QED).
• Support Documentation & Testing- Contribute to service manual development, Breadboard/HiL issue resolution and software updates, and prototype vehicle builds (root-cause analysis, flashing software, etc.).
• Release with Rigor- Publish diagnostics specifications and ensure compliance to Central SW requirements.
• Lead Technical Reviews- Drive SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) that shape the future of chassis software.
• Support Production- Assist assembly plant End-of-Line (EOL) setup and issue resolution.
• Work in Agile- Learn and participate in SW AGILE processes.
• Shape Requirements- Support Chassis Controls requirement development.
• Innovate the Toolchain- Evaluate new software development toolchains and processes.