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# Gasoline Engine Controls Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Github, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Requirements Traceability, Scaled Agile Framework, Simulink, Software Engineering, System Software, Model-Driven Development, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/406032617

## About the Role

* B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
 * 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
 * 3 years of experience with design powertrain control algorithms and associated software functions.
 * 3 years of experience with programming embedded automotive controls in the C language.
 * 3 years of experience with testing and debugging of automotive embedded controls.
 * 3 years of experience with C software development in automotive powertrain systems.
 * 3 years of experience with software version control, ClearCase and GitHub.
 * 3 years of experience with Matlab Simulink Software Development and Simulation.

Even better, you may have...

 * M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
 * Experience with fuel injection, 3-way catalyst, gas particulate filters, and exhaust sensor controls and diagnostic monitors
 * Familiarity with OBD-II diagnostic monitoring for fuel system
 * Awareness of ISO 26262 Part 6, MISRA-C coding standards
 * Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

## Description

* Design and implement embedded engine controls and diagnostic monitorswithin the powertrain control module software
 * Capture and maintain requirements for vehicle control features, document changes using Ford's model-based design process and tools, and create and execute validation plans using simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and in-vehicle resources
 * Manage configuration and complexity for a wide range of vehicle programs and powerpacks, and maintain high levels of compatibility and commonality with Gas, Diesel, HEV, and BEV powerpack configurations
 * Develop and validate control algorithms using C-code to meet functional, emissions, performance, and functional safety requirements (ISO 26262)
 * Apply powertrain control system software validation test methods-including unit testing (Unity/Ceedling), SIL, MIL, and HIL-to ensure system functionality and robustness
 * Troubleshoot vehicle and powertrain fuel-path functional and diagnostic issues; determine and validate corrective actions through data analysis, vehicle testing, and simulation
 * Maintain software description documentation, calibration guides, release notes, and requirements traceability for fuel-path software components


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