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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # BlueCruise Feature and SW Engineer - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,400.0 - $166,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Regression Testing, Simulink, Software Engineering, Model-Driven Development, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/use13a1a4efefd09ff28f211dbcfb5dee3/eaa ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related field of study 2+ year MATLAB/Simulink modeling experience in a professional or educational setting, in any combination. Software engineering & algorithm development experience in any language (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.) Even better, you may have... Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Computer, or Software Engineerin 4+ year MATLAB/Simulink modeling experience in a professional or educational setting, in any combination. Experience with ANY of the following areas: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Systems, Lane Keeping, Lane Centering Systems or similar ADAS features. Experience with computer vision & radar tracking of humans, vehicles, static roadway obstacles or other typical road objects. Experience with computer vision detection & tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other key artifacts. Understanding of embedded hardware and software design. Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states / failure modes. Experience developing, conducting, observing, and reporting on statistically relevant experimentation / verification methods across the global population. Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink for creation/development and enhancement of current / new features. Understanding of Kalman filtering, vehicle dynamics, linear & nonlinear control methods. Developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests, data collection, and analysis. Prior use of ML model or tools and ability to utilize AI/ML tools in development cycles. Ability to lead a small project and demonstrate ownership and showing initiatives to improve existing processes., + $85,400-166,600 per year Job Category: Research and Advance Engineering Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Description: We made history and now we work to transform the future - for ou…, + $85,400-143,200 per year Job Category: PD Operations and Quality Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Description: Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged wit… ## Description We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. In this position... We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. Ford's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best-in-Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Centering Assist, BlueCruise, and 360 Camera Systems. We are seeking seasoned professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models, and software. This position focuses on leading and supporting the engineering development for our BlueCruise features. What you'll do... Develop and mature system and subsystem level design, interfaces, and specifications to ensure production feature delivery across the entire range of Ford Motor Company vehicle offerings, across the globe. Lead the development and refinement of In-Vehicle Software and their respective Implementation Requirements for the BlueCruise feature set. Support development and refinement of use cases and functional level requirements & targets for our next-generation BlueCruise features. Contribute towards upgrades and enhancements to our BlueCruise features, by working closely with feature owners with modeling changes, regression testing, test vector support, data review, issue identification and supplier interaction. Support replay and bench testing of algorithms to assess & improve performance of BlueCruise features, while conducting failure mode avoidance assessments. Support feature model delivery to meet software delivery & program timing. Support development and refinement of functional safety requirements, item definition, hazard analysis & risk assessment, and functional safety concept in compliance with ISO-26262 / Ford Functional Safety process for BlueCruise features. Ensure system design, functional safety, and other deliverables allow for seamless integration with existing features and provide a thrilling user experience. Manage feature / functional development timing by suppliers. Support the development and refinement of design validation methods for ensuring proper feature-level performance across a variety of environmental and cross-carline noise factors. Support sign-off of feature level performance, particularly first vehicle line application. Support the development of data analysis techniques and methods from data generated by both track and real-world validation methods to ensure feature achieves the desired specifications. Closely coordinate with product, business and other engineering teams to develop new capabilities on top of the existing set of BlueCruise features. Support the planning and execution of real-world evaluations to identify system problems and issues. 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