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Senior Chassis Software Integration Manager

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 167200 - 316600
Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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.


Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.



Responsibilities

What youll do
Build and lead the Chassis Integration Team: software integration engineers calibration engineers and test specialists.
Own the integration and validation of all chassis-related ECUs (brakes steering EPB TPMS trailer brakes stability control).
Define chassis software integration strategy including regression loops pre-merge/post-merge test plans and release sign-off.
Manage prototype vehicle usage for chassis testing working closely with vehicle-level integration and fleet operations teams.
Drive debug and root cause investigations for chassis-related software/hardware issues.
Collaborate with suppliers to manage ECU software releases diagnostics and interface definitions.
Partner with domain calibration teams to ensure vehicle attributes (brake feel steering response stability performance) are achieved.
Ensure compliance with functional safety (ISO 26262) and validation standards (ASPICE FMVSS etc.).
Develop and report on chassis software maturity metrics to leadership.
Mentor and coach engineers fostering growth and cross-functional collaboration.
Support proving ground winter test and internal vehicle demo campaigns.



Qualifications

Youll have
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer Engineering or related field.
812 years of experience in chassis software integration controls or systems engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong technical understanding of chassis control systems (brakes steering EPB TPMS stability control).
Experience with prototype vehicle bring-up software flashing and diagnostics.
Proficiency with automotive tools and protocols (CAN UDS DoIP Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape).
Familiar with calibration processes and vehicle-level attributes tuning for chassis systems.
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 ASPICE and FMVSS requirements.
Excellent problem-solving organizational and people leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced prototype-heavy environment.
Willingness to travel to proving grounds and supplier sites.

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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $00.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is 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-.

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