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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Powertrain Performance Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $146,520.0 - $276,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Data Processing, Software in the Loop - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gflyrn ## About the Role **B.S. in Aerodynamics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics,** or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. * 7+ years of experience of developing physics-based models and an understanding of how that relates to vehicle performance * 1+ year of experience homologating and launching a new product * 2+ years of leading a team * High proficiency in any of Python/Matlab/Simulink/Dymola Even better, you may have... * Masters or PhD Aerodynamics/Electrical/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 * An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team * A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement ## Description Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services. What you'll do... * Lead Range & performance studies for Advanced EV * Plan workstreams that to deliver range & performance targets for program * Create and modify tools of different fidelity for range and performance prediction * Develop sensitivity analyses to understand the design space and tradeoffs * Hire and lead a world class team of Range & Performance engineers * Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and more * Data processing and model improvements with on-road vehicle usage data and homologation cycles * Lead and contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirements reviews to further optimize vehicle efficiency and performance cross functionally * Enable effective communications with subsystems and other engineering teams to deliver optimal design solutions * Lead presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel in an integration and subject matter expert role * Support Software in the Loop strategies and execution ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)