# Protected DC-DC Software Application Engineer

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Dearborn
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $85,400-$192,900
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Application Engineer to join our innovative Body Controls organization. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and release of embedded software for advanced DC-DC converter solutions that power and manage various electrical systems within Ford's next-generation vehicles.

This position demands an understanding of embedded software development, real-time control systems, functional safety, cybersecurity, and automotive electrical architectures, ensuring our DCDC software is robust, efficient, safe, and compliant with global automotive standards. You will collaborate with our core software team, during the software product lifecycle from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver world-class power control software for critical body electronic systems.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the design, development, and release of embedded software for 48V DCDC converter components, collaborating closely with external suppliers.

- Translating Ford's functional, performance, diagnostic, cybersecurity, safety, and quality requirements into clear and actionable software specifications for suppliers.

- Acting as the primary technical interface for software-related topics between Ford and supplier engineering teams, fostering strong partnerships.

- Reviewing and approving supplier software designs, architectures, test plans, and validation reports to ensure compliance with Ford standards and industry best practices (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262).

- Monitoring supplier software development progress, tracking key performance indicators, and managing deliverables to ensure adherence to program timelines and quality gates.

Requirements include:

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- 3+ years of experience in embedded software development and delivery within the automotive industry.

- Strong understanding of automotive software development processes, including familiarity with ASPICE and ISO 26262.

- Demonstrated knowledge of power electronics, specifically DC-DC converters and 48V vehicle architectures.

- Experience working with automotive suppliers on software development projects.

- Understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to automotive embedded systems.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.

- Strong project management and organizational skills.

Salary: $85,400-$192,900 per year.

## Skills

### Required
- Embedded software development
- Real-time control systems
- Functional safety
- Cybersecurity
- Automotive electrical architectures
- Power electronics
- DC-DC converters
- 48V vehicle architectures
- ASPICE
- ISO 26262

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