Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Develop, test and deliver powertrain controls and calibrations for Ford Racing motorsport programs.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in powertrain controls and calibrations, with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and various engine control systems. Capable of developing and testing control algorithms while supporting motorsport programs and collaborating with multiple suppliers.

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Powertrain Controls DevelopmentMATLAB & SimulinkEngine CalibrationAVL Puma ExperienceC# Programming

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Hard Skills

Powertrain ControlsEngine CalibrationControl System AlgorithmsMATLABSimulinkC#PythonVBAAVL PumaBosch Motorsport

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedSelf-StarterProblem Solver

Tools & Technologies

AVL ConcertoAVL IndicomMotecCosworthMclaren HardwareATI Vision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Physics

Industry Keywords

Motorsport ProgramsDynamometer TestingHiL TestingSiL TestingDiL TestingLMDhGT3GT4IMSAWEC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test and deliver powertrain controls and calibrations for Ford Racing motorsport programs.
Perform gasoline engine calibration and controls development for professional and customer racing vehicles.
Support dynamometer- and track-based hardware selection and engine mapping with production Ford, Bosch Motorsports, MoTeC, New Eagle and other engine control systems.
Develop simulation environments for HiL, SiL and DiL testing.
Support track testing as required.
Modify production control strategies to meet vehicle attributes.
Innovate new technologies within the boundaries imposed by race sanctioning bodies.
Support LMDh, GT3, GT4 and Off-Road programs.
Support Mustang GT3 and GT4 global motorsport programs across racing series including IMSA, WEC, SRO, NLS and DTM.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical degree.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience with simulation and coding in MATLAB & Simulink, development, testing, and validation of control system algorithms and calibrations.
Must hold or be eligible for a passport.
International and Domestic travel will be required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Experience with AVL Puma, AVL Concerto, AVL Indicom.
Experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth and Mclaren hardware and software.
Experience with ATI Vision and Ford production powertrain control strategies.
Proficiency in C#, Python, MATLAB, VBA, or an equivalent programming language.
Formula SAE experience very highly preferred.
Interest in professional and amateur Motorsports at a technical level.
Ability to work with multiple suppliers and in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver.

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 and more.
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
Tuition assistance.
Established and active employee resource groups.
Paid time off for individual and team community service.
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.