Chassis Controls Software Application Design and Release Engineer At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more! Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more! What you'll do... * Handle software (SW) and calibration delivery management (e.g. Timing, Coordination with builds and OTA software updates, Change Mgmt, etc) * Guide supplier partners thru the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) * Support driver assist features * Deliver software work packages of the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.) * Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.) * Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED) * Support service manual development * Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.) * Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.) * Release diagnostics specifications * Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements * Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) * Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution What you'll do... * Handle software (SW) and calibration delivery management (e.g. Timing, Coordination with builds and OTA software updates, Change Mgmt, etc) * Guide supplier partners thru the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) * Support driver assist features * Deliver software work packages of the software change management process (e.g. release documentation, functional validation, OTA software updates, etc.) * Work with Cross-Module network communication implementation (e.g. OTA, CS, MA, E2E, PARSED, etc.) * Investigate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) issues including Quality Early Detection (QED) * Support service manual development * Support the Breadboard/HiL (e.g. issue resolution, software updates, etc.) * Support prototype vehicle builds (e.g. root cause issues, flashing software, etc.) * Release diagnostics specifications * Ensure compliance to Central SW requirements * Lead SW Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) * Support assembly plant End-of-line (EOL) setup and issue resolution