Driver Assist Technology (DAT) Simulation Engineer

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In this position...

As part of the Vehicle Evaluation and Verification division the Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing state-of-the-art simulation systems such as Hardware in the Loop (HIL) for automotive validation testing. The position requires a highly motivated engineer who is interested in validating cutting edge automotive technology in a unique fashion.

Responsibilities include creating or updating simulation models configuring and updating existing test systems (dSpace and National Instruments (NI) simulators for example) for systems validation addition the engineer will develop new test systems for new and emerging automotive technologies across a wide product portfolio.

What youll do...

• Develop simulator hardware and software model test systems for automotive verification testing
• Create simulated environments to enable dynamic testing in a laboratory
• Program configure and update simulation test equipment to enable new and emerging feature level testing
• Create software models to simulate hardware in test system
• Develop scripts to automate testing and generate test reports

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related engineering degree
• 2 years of experience with creating MATLAB & Simulink plant models that run in the real-time simulation hardware
• 2 years of experience programming with LabVIEW and NI tools
• 2 years of experience with design and modification of simulation test systems
• 2 years of experience with test engineering and test design using simulation

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related engineering degree
• 5 years of experience with creating MATLAB & Simulink plant models that run in the real-time simulation hardware
• 5 years of experience with programming with LabVIEW and NI tools
• 5 years of experience with design and modification of simulation test systems
• 5 years of experience with test engineering and test design using simulation
• Experience with high voltage batteries

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8 and ranges from $99600 - $192900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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