Staff Vehicle Software Integration & Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly capable and self-directed Vehicle Software Integration & Test Engineer to lead vehicle-level software integration, validation and development operations across embedded domains-chassis, body, thermal, and more. This role is critical in ensuring high software quality through robust in-vehicle testing and operational readiness of the development fleet.

You'll collaborate closely with software, calibration, integration, and test engineering teams to plan, execute, and debug vehicle-level test campaigns, while driving day-to-day development activities with a high degree of autonomy. This role will also require travel to proving grounds and other company test sites to support seasonal validation efforts and major release milestones.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do...

Test Planning and Execution:

• Lead and execute vehicle-level test plans for pre-merge and post-merge software releases across multiple domains, including chassis/motion controls, body systems, and thermal management.
• Design and perform in-vehicle tests, including ride and handling evaluations, stability assessments, and performance tuning, using data acquisition and analysis tools.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows.
• Develop and implement repeatable test procedures for vehicle-level software features and attributes.
• Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded feature behavior and performance.
• Maintain the readiness of the prototype fleet for daily testing, demos, and development activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements, methods, and success criteria.
• Analyze and interpret data from vehicle testing, providing insights to support engineering development and tuning of control systems.
• Document testing procedures, results, modifications, and software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs using task/bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior and support root-cause investigations.

Software and Systems Integration:

• Support the installation, validation, and troubleshooting of new ECUs and software builds.
• Perform vehicle bring-up tasks, including retrofitting new hardware and ECUs, flashing, and wiring harness checkout.
• Lead vehicle readiness, including software flashing, configuration setup, and instrumentation installation.
• Debug complex software/hardware integration issues across various domains (e.g., chassis controls, body, thermals, infotainment).
• Collect, analyze, and report CAN/LIN/Ethernet logs to identify root causes and assist engineering teams.
• Support the setup, configuration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, including the integration of chassis control modules for simulation and testing.
• Travel to various testing locations, proving grounds, and company test sites to support vehicle setup, operation, data collection, and seasonal validation efforts.
• Willingness to support irregular hours (evenings/weekends) as needed for prototype operations and test campaigns.

What you'll do...

Test Planning and Execution:

• Lead and execute vehicle-level test plans for pre-merge and post-merge software releases across multiple domains, including chassis/motion controls, body systems, and thermal management.
• Design and perform in-vehicle tests, including ride and handling evaluations, stability assessments, and performance tuning, using data acquisition and analysis tools.
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of vehicle-level test processes, test plans, and validation workflows.
• Develop and implement repeatable test procedures for vehicle-level software features and attributes.
• Operate and evaluate vehicles in structured and exploratory test routes to validate embedded feature behavior and performance.
• Maintain the readiness of the prototype fleet for daily testing, demos, and development activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define test requirements, methods, and success criteria.
• Analyze and interpret data from vehicle testing, providing insights to support engineering development and tuning of control systems.
• Document testing procedures, results, modifications, and software issues with clear context, reproduction steps, and logs using task/bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Provide detailed feedback on vehicle behavior and support root-cause investigations.

Software and Systems Integration:

• Support the installation, validation, and troubleshooting of new ECUs and software builds.
• Perform vehicle bring-up tasks, including retrofitting new hardware and ECUs, flashing, and wiring harness checkout.
• Lead vehicle readiness, including software flashing, configuration setup, and instrumentation installation.
• Debug complex software/hardware integration issues across various domains (e.g., chassis controls, body, thermals, infotainment).
• Collect, analyze, and report CAN/LIN/Ethernet logs to identify root causes and assist engineering teams.
• Support the setup, configuration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, including the integration of chassis control modules for simulation and testing.
• Travel to various testing locations, proving grounds, and company test sites to support vehicle setup, operation, data collection, and seasonal validation efforts.
• Willingness to support irregular hours (evenings/weekends) as needed for prototype operations and test campaigns.