ADAS Vehicle Motion Performance Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Translate customer and corporate vehicle motion performance needs and requirements into (sub)system requirements and specifications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle motion performance development, including algorithm design and calibration, with a strong foundation in vehicle dynamics and control systems. Proficient in utilizing MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design and analysis, while leading projects and driving improvements in vehicle performance features.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle Motion Performance DevelopmentMATLAB/Simulink ExpertiseVehicle Dynamics KnowledgeAlgorithm Development in C/C++/PythonADAS Features Experience

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Hard Skills

Vehicle Motion Performance AlgorithmsModel-Based Design MethodsSystem IdentificationOptimization and ControlKalman FilteringLateral Motion DevelopmentLongitudinal Motion DevelopmentCalibration TechniquesRoot-Cause AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipOwnershipInitiative

Tools & Technologies

DSpace Rapid PrototypingVector ToolsAI Tools for Data Analysis

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechatronicsControls EngineeringChassis Controls DevelopmentSteering SystemsBrake SystemsAutonomous Vehicle ControlsField Data AnalysisError States and Failure Modes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate customer and corporate vehicle motion performance needs and requirements into (sub)system requirements and specifications
Develop longitudinal and lateral vehicle motion performance attributes for BlueCruise features
Develop and validate vehicle motion performance algorithms in-vehicle
Create in-vehicle Design Verification Methods for vehicle motion
Calibrate vehicle motion performance algorithms in-vehicle
Develop in-vehicle toolsets supporting development of the vehicle motion performance attribute
Lead and coordinate root-cause analysis of vehicle motion performance error states
Utilize AI tools and agents for data analysis and calibration optimization
Travel to Arizona 2–4 weeks annually as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field
3+ years of in-vehicle lateral or longitudinal motion development experience
3+ years of experience working with MATLAB/Simulink
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and chassis components
Ability to lead a small project, demonstrate ownership, and take initiative to further improve features
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in a related engineering field (preferred)
5+ years of industry experience with steering, brake systems, and/or chassis controls development (preferred)
5+ years of industry experience with ADAS features and/or autonomous vehicle controls (preferred)
Strong background in vehicle dynamics, system identification, optimization and control
Experience with advanced model-based control techniques, including state estimation, Kalman filtering, and linear and nonlinear control methods
Hardware hands-on experience, including dSpace rapid prototyping and Vector tools (preferred)
Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states and failure modes
Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink
Algorithm development experience in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, or another language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available