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# Transmission Software Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Bartech Staffing
- **Location:** Livonia, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $74,152.0 - $91,520.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Unit Testing, IBM Rational ClearCase, Github, Issue Tracking Systems, MATLAB, Requirements Management, Simulink, Software Engineering, Stateflow, Test Scripts, Canoe Software
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28287a4ae59bf3d6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, + 4+ years developing automatic transmission controls using C, MATLAB/Simulink, and Stateflow

 * Technical Skills:
*

 + Automatic transmission systems (design or calibration experience preferred)
 + Agile software development methodologies (1+ year)
 + Software testing and validation (2+ years), including coverage metrics (MC/DC, decision, line coverage)
 + MATLAB and MATLAB modeling (2+ years)
 + Simulink (2+ years; modeling, design, and simulation)
 + Software development lifecycle tools (e.g., ClearCase, GitHub)
 + C programming (2+ years)
 * Education:
*

 + Bachelor's Degree, * Experience developing powertrain controls (engine or transmission) within Ford's software environment
 * Familiarity with automotive calibration tools (ATI Vision, Vector CANoe)
 * Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to support engineering tasks and productivity

Additional Information

 * Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite per week
 * Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills required

## Description

Responsible for the development and ownership of multiple automatic transmission software features. This role manages requirements, coordinates validation activities, supports issue resolution, and ensures high-quality software delivery following established development and quality processes.
Key Responsibilities

 * Own and manage multiple automatic transmission software features/components
 * Gather, manage, and track requirements and change requests
 * Coordinate validation activities with HIL and calibration teams
 * Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for issue triage and resolution
 * Develop and maintain software releases, including all required documentation (test reports, DVMs, calibration guides, etc.)
 * Model feature functions using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and auto-generate production-ready C code
 * Develop and execute unit tests to verify software functionality against requirements
 * Utilize JIRA for issue tracking, requirements management, and documentation
 * Create interface specifications across cross-functional systems and teams
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions for complexity, tuneability, and testability in alignment with Ford software guidelines


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