Embedded Software Engineer, Body Controls

Ford Motor Company

. Lead software development within an agile team .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,300 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining embedded software components, particularly for Body Control Systems, utilizing programming languages such as C, MATLAB, and Python. Proficient in agile methodologies and capable of delivering high-quality software solutions on schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentMATLAB SimulinkC ProgrammingAgile MethodologiesCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Embedded CMATLABPythonSimulinkStateflowDevice Driver DevelopmentSoftware Requirements AnalysisCode DebuggingTest Case DevelopmentFunctional Specifications

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PolarionTestRailCloud-Scalable Test Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Body Control SystemAutomotive ECUsVehicle LaunchFunctional SpecificationsBuild Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software development within an agile team
Review feature requirements and develop software requirements in Polarion
Implement software requirements in compliant Simulink models or compliant C functions
Own and maintain requirements within functional specifications for implemented functions
Explain software requirements to the Full-Service Supplier software team
Support vehicle launch
Design and develop embedded software components for the Body Control System
Analyze feature-level requirements, design functional specifications, program, debug, and modify software using MATLAB, C, and Python
Deliver high-quality complex device driver code on schedule
Scale, modify, and refactor software components for new architecture requirements
Work with Ford architecture and validation teams and partners to create reusable software components, documentation, and integration guides
Perform code-level integration tasks, including replicating build environments and source code debugging
Improve and streamline deployments
Align with development and project managers on CI/CD pipelines for product variant releases
Evaluate technologies and methods for cloud-scalable test infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for virtual and hardware ECUs
Support design and development of test cases or test scripts using Python and TestRail
Conduct design reviews
Assist in resolving vehicle and breadboard issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related Field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of Embedded Software Experience; Body Control System is preferred
5+ years of programming experience in Embedded C, MATLAB Simulink, and Stateflow
Strong programming skills in C
Ability to write highly portable and platform-agnostic code
3+ years of experience developing Proof-of-Concept applications for automotive ECUs
2+ years of experience working in an agile environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

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 childcare
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