# Brake Controls Software Application Design Engineer

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Dearborn
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $99,600-$192,900
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

Where Safety Meets Next-Gen Software. Help Us Redefine Vehicle Dynamics for the Electric Era.

We made history, and now we are transforming the future. At Ford, braking is no longer just about stopping a vehicle,it is the foundation of regenerative braking for our cutting-edge EVs, the backbone of active safety for our advanced Driver Assist Technologies (like BlueCruise), and a critical node in our Software-Defined Vehicle architecture.

As a Brake Controls Software Application Design Engineer, you won’t just write or manage code; you will be the architect bridging the gap between sophisticated software algorithms and physical vehicle dynamics. You will see the direct impact of your work on the road every single day, keeping millions of drivers safe while delivering an exhilarating driving experience.

Responsibilities:

- Own the Software Lifecycle: Lead the end-to-end delivery of Brake Controls software and calibration, managing key milestones, change management, and seamless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates.

- Drive Global Supplier Partnerships: Act as the technical lead guiding supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS), leading Software Technical Design Reviews (TDRs), and ensuring ASPICE compliance.

- Bridge Virtual & Physical Worlds: Go beyond the desk. You will support prototype vehicle builds, troubleshoot on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulators, and root-cause complex issues at assembly plants during End-of-Line (EOL) setups.

- Master Complex Vehicle Networks: Work with advanced cross-module communication systems (including CAN, CS, CMA, E2E, and PARSED) to ensure flawless integration of driver-assist and chassis control features.

- Champion Quality & Diagnostics: Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), lead Quality Early Detection (QED) initiatives, and release comprehensive diagnostic specifications to ensure world-class vehicle reliability.

Qualifications:

- Education: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

- Chassis or Powertrain Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience in the design or development of chassis or powertrain controls.

- Software Delivery Track Record: 4+ years of experience navigating software change management processes and delivering high-quality software work packages.

- Project Execution: 4+ years of experience in engineering roles with structured deliverables, milestones, and a proven track record of meeting program timing.

Even better if you have:

- Safety & Quality Standards: Familiarity with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and quality assurance processes like FMEA.

- Network & Data Savvy: Deep understanding of vehicle network communications (e.g., CAN) and experience utilizing digital/analog data acquisition and system analysis tools.

- Supplier & Project Leadership: 2+ years of experience managing technical suppliers, running standup meetings, and presenting technical status to high-level stakeholders.

- A Problem-Solving Mindset: A self-starter attitude with a passion for diagnosing vehicle issues, experimenting on test benches, and bringing concept designs to production rapidly.

Come build what matters.

At Ford, you can build more than vehicles,you can build a career with purpose. If you are ready to shape the future of vehicle dynamics, safety, and software-defined mobility, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s build the future together.

## Skills

### Required
- software application design
- brake controls
- vehicle dynamics
- regenerative braking
- driver assist technologies
- software-defined vehicle architecture
- computer engineering
- computer science
- electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering

### Nice to have
- ISO 26262
- quality assurance
- FMEA
- CAN
- digital/analog data acquisition
- system analysis tools
- supplier management
- project leadership
- problem-solving mindset

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