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Gasoline Engine Controls Software Engineer

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 115000 - 192900
Posted: 2 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

In this position...
As a member of the Engine Controls software team you will collaborate across departmentsincluding calibration systems engineering and vehicle integrationto develop robust production-ready solutions for current and next-generation boosted engine programs.



Responsibilities

What youll 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 Fords 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 methodsincluding unit testing (Unity/Ceedling) SIL MIL and HILto 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


Qualifications

Youll 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)

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 8 and ranges from $115000-$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.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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