RAE Controls Engineer

In this position...

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world Join the Ford Research and Advanced Engineering team where youll work with a cross-functional team of highly technical engineers to deliver chassis (steering brakes and suspension) and driveline systems for conventional and electrified vehicles of the future. Were seeking forward-thinking laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We apply our knowledge of control algorithms systems engineering methods modeling and simulation to develop vehicle controls that enable new technologies and functions for future conventional and electrified vehicles. Our goal is to continuously improve the capability robustness and value of our vehicles. As a team we are relentless about continuous improvement for the entire control system development process.

We are seeking a highly technical professional who will develop control systems for our newest technologies. You will focus on analyzing customer needs and defining required architecture and functionality early in the development cycle modeling and simulating propulsion system operation designing and implementing control algorithms and validating designs in desktop simulation hardware benches test stands and prototype vehicles. Successful candidates for this position will possess a track record of strong independent thinking effective communication self-motivation complex system troubleshooting and thrive in an environment where they need to understand the complete workings of controls and the complex interactions between subsystems.

What youll do...

• Develop control algorithms for advanced systems to deliver vehicle attributes including control architecture selection algorithm simulation implementation and verification and validation via leveraging a combination of model-in-the-loop (MIL) software-in-the-loop (SIL) hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and vehicle test environments

• Leverage subsystem and component-level CAE models to analyze dynamic systems and complex system interactions and to support concept analysis and verification parameter optimization and controls/design verification and validation

• Define and review physical system testing and characterization to validate CAE models and guide control system design

• Provide controls and software support to Systems Engineering and Functional Safety work partners

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation to support global engineering and quality processes and to facilitate technology transfer: system models use cases requirements design validation tests and methods

• Support and present research on the application of advanced controls and methods for advanced chassis and driveline systems

• Leverage connected vehicle technologies (wireless communication location and route data cloud-compute resources AI/ML techniques etc.) to improve customer experience with enhanced controls and prognostics

Youll have...

• B.S. or equivalent in mechanical aerospace electrical systems engineering or similar field with a control systems focus

• 3 years of experience in dynamic systems modeling and real-time controls development for automotive or similar complex electromechanical systems

• 3 years in xEV (Motor Inverter High Voltage) vehicle controls development

• Understanding of automotive systems and controls and vehicle dynamics with fundamental knowledge of general dynamics hydraulics electric machines batteries internal combustion engines and mechatronic actuators

• Understanding and ability to apply advanced control theory including filtering techniques state estimation feedback controls Model Predictive Control etc.

• Demonstrated ability to develop embedded controls software and supporting analysis tools in Model-based and hand-code environments using a combination of MATLAB/Simulink C/C and Python

• Experience with standard systems engineering tools including boundary diagrams fault tree analyses FMEAs P-diagrams etc.

• Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving (with a passion for technology development)

• Demonstrated effective communication documentation and interpersonal skills in a team environment. Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team

Even better you may have...

• M.S. or equivalent in mechanical aerospace electrical systems engineering or similar field

• 3 years of experience in distributed systems engineering including requirements management function decomposition and allocation failure mode avoidance robustness analysis and system validation and verification

• Experience using AI Assistants such as GitHub Copilot for efficient software development

• Experience working in Linux Unix and Windows environments

• Experience with unit testing platforms for tools development (pytest Google Test Ceedling)

• Experience with modern build systems (Bazel Gradle) and continuous integration and continuous delivery systems (Jenkins GitHub Actions)

• Experience with longitudinal controls for xEV systems (series hybrid parallel hybrid mild hybrid battery electric fuel cell)

• Familiarity with ISO26262 engineering tools including Hazard Analysis Functional Safety Concept Safety Requirements Specification Functional Safety Requirements Technical Safety Requirements

• Hands-on experience with distributed system prototyping troubleshooting and commissioning

• Experience with standard version control and collaboration systems (ClearCase AccuRev git GitHub)

• Experience applying CAE (MIL/SIL/HIL virtual system/plant models regression testing) concepts and CI (Jenkins GitHub Gradle) tools in robust system controls development

• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN LIN) and experience with analysis tools including CANalyzer CANape CANLab etc.

• Familiarity with Ford development processes GTDS and GPDS

• Familiarity with Ford systems engineering systems and tools including VSEM FEDE Stages FRD HLF

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 6-8 and ranges from $85400-$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.

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