Ford Racing Battery Modeling Engineer

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself "Sweepstakes" and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

You'll work at the intersection of battery chemistry, data, and competition turning test results into physics-based models that translate into faster lap times. If you love seeing your work make a measurable impact, this is where that happens.

You'll be part of a small, high-performing motorsports team where ownership is high, ideas are tested fast, and continuous improvement is the mission.

You'll apply your modeling expertise to Ford Racing's current battery systems, then set the direction for future methods and battery designs.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do...

• Build and refine electrochemical models using tools like MATLAB and COMSOL to drive future development and guide decisions on cell chemistry and format direction.
• Build and refine thermal and equivalent circuit models using tools like GT-Suite and Simulink to predict how battery cells will perform under real track conditions.
• Work with array design engineers to shape how cells integrate into the battery array, informing cooling methods and heat rejection designs for optimum system efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise to a global team of internal and external stakeholders spanning Ford Racing production and motorsport vehicles.
• Guide testing strategies to ensure data needed for models are generated effieciently. Define requirements for battery management systems as they relate to cell state estimation, life, and operational efficiency.

What you'll do...

• Build and refine electrochemical models using tools like MATLAB and COMSOL to drive future development and guide decisions on cell chemistry and format direction.
• Build and refine thermal and equivalent circuit models using tools like GT-Suite and Simulink to predict how battery cells will perform under real track conditions.
• Work with array design engineers to shape how cells integrate into the battery array, informing cooling methods and heat rejection designs for optimum system efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise to a global team of internal and external stakeholders spanning Ford Racing production and motorsport vehicles.
• Guide testing strategies to ensure data needed for models are generated effieciently. Define requirements for battery management systems as they relate to cell state estimation, life, and operational efficiency.