Staff Powertrain Performance Engineer

In this position, you will be part of Ford Model E, which is responsible for developing key technologies for electric vehicles, such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging, and recycling.

As a Staff Powertrain Performance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading range and performance studies for advanced electric vehicles
• Planning workstreams to deliver range and performance targets for programs
• Creating and modifying tools for range and performance prediction
• Developing sensitivity analyses to understand design spaces and trade-offs
• Hiring and leading a team of range and performance engineers
• Creating vehicle-aligned component and system targets
• Processing data and improving models with on-road vehicle usage data and homologation cycles
• Leading design reviews, test plans, and requirements reviews
• Enabling effective communications with subsystems and other engineering teams
• Presenting concepts and status to senior management and company personnel
• Supporting software-in-the-loop strategies and execution

To qualify, you will need:

• A B.S. in Aerodynamics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 7+ years of experience developing physics-based models and understanding vehicle performance
• 1+ year of experience homologating and launching a new product
• 2+ years of experience leading a team
• High proficiency in Python, Matlab, Simulink, or Dymola

Preferred qualifications include:

• A Master's or Ph.D. in Aerodynamics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Experience with controls strategies for vehicle powertrain/dynamics systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
• Experience with instrumentation and measurement of homologation cycles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The salary range for this position is $146,520 - $276,600 per year.