Battery Control Software Application Engineer at Ford Global

Department: PD Operations and Quality

Compensation

$65,000 – $166,200/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jun 28, 2026

Description

Ford is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer for its High Voltage Battery Controls team to implement and validate Battery Monitoring System controls software for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. The role uses MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and C or C++, performs model-based design validation, develops controls requirements, maintains documentation, supports tools and configuration management, and analyzes field data. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, control-system software design, and C or C++. The position is hybrid, offers a potential salary of $65,000 to $166,200, and does not provide visa sponsorship.

Required Skills

MATLAB/Simulink
C programming
C++
Model-based design
MIL/SIL
AUTOSAR
Static analysis

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
Required Previous Experiences: At least 5 years of MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow development experience
At least 5 years of control-system software design experience
At least 5 years of C or C++ experience
Preferred Qualifications: Master's or PhD degree in a related engineering or computer science field
Cross-disciplinary software implementation and controls design experience
Understanding of hybrid battery and vehicle operations
Knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle configurations and controls, plus project management experience
Understanding of BMS, DCDC, charger, and motor inverter controls
AUTOSAR experience
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Self-motivation and multitasking ability
Translation Company Name: Ford BlueOvalCity/TEVC