ADAS Driver in Loop Simulation Engineer

ADAS Driver in Loop Simulation Engineer Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Job Description 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. In Product Development, we bring engineering ideas to life. The ADAS Virtual Verification and Validation group develops and applies state-of-the-art tools and methods to validate ADAS features, including Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulators that are interactive high-fidelity systems that integrate a human driver with vehicle simulation models and systems in real-time immersive virtual environment. These simulators aid improvements in driver interactions and experience; helping to deliver ADAS features with quality and robustness to improve customer satisfaction. Our engineers support the latest ADAS features such as Blue Cruise (BC), System Initiated Lane Change (SILC) and Lane Keeping Aid (LKA). Responsibilities What you'll do... Lead Driver-In-Loop (DiL) Simulator development and testing to support the development and sign-off of ADAS features Contribute to development of simulation platform to support cross-tool SiL,DiL, HiL virtual validation methods Develop new DiL solutions for feature development and validation, combining simulation with traditional vehicle testing methods on vehicle simulators Closely coordinate with feature development engineers to support execution of design verification plans to ensure proper feature-level performance. Conduct customer-level algorithm and calibration clinic studies to satisfy vehicle-level performance requirements Create virtual roads and scenarios for robust testing of ADAS features (Regulatory, Functional, Performance, Real World). Develop and integrate camera, radar, and ultrasonic sensor stimulation and simulation tools to support testing of new and existing ADAS features. Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, product owners, developers, simulation, HIL, and vehicle test teams to establish tools and test procedures that improve efficiency of and enable new test cases for vehicle level testing. Develop Python tools for data collection and analysis Grow and demonstrate technical leadership amongst a team of highly energized and collaborative peers in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications You'll have... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience 2-5 years of experience developing/testing features in related vehicle systems (vehicle dynamics, body, electrical, chassis, powertrain) 2-5 years of experience with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.) Even better, you may have... Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, in Computer Science, or related field Experience in DiL (Driver-in-the-loop) simulators (VI-Grade, Ansible, RTI, Rexroth, etc.) Experience with real-time computing (Concurrent Simulation Workbench, other.) Experience with HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) or SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) Experience with ADAS and/or vehicle dynamics simulation tools (CarMaker, CarSim, monoDrive, Unreal, etc.). Experience developing software within standard methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, and Lean) Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems Experience using typical automotive interfaces: CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto-Ethernet, etc. Experience using Vector CANape, CANalyzer or similar tools Analytical and creative problem-solving skills Exposure to vehicle attributes development (e.g. ADAS, vehicle dynamics, steering/chassis systems, etc.) Experience leading the validation and verification of ADAS sensing systems Experience with computer vision & radar tracking of humans, vehicles, static roadway obstacles or other typical road objects. Experience with computer vision detection & tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other key artifacts. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink Experience in verification techniques (design verification methods, vehicle data acquisition/analysis) Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction Good communications and project management skills Strong oral & written skills Ability to work both independently and take initiative when necessary Strong teamwork & interpersonal skills You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $83,000 - $160,000. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR . Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week). #LI-Hybrid #LI-CL2 Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 60710 Job Category PD Operations and Quality Posting Date 03/26/2026, 10:15 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Schedule Full time Locations 20500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid) Preferred Degree Master Degree Remote No © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 20500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs ADAS Simulation Tools Developer Dearborn, MI, United States and 2 more (Hybrid) Posted on 03/06/2026 Trending In the Ford Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) program, Ford's Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware, functional models, and software that provide Best in Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist and 360 Camera Systems. The ADAS simulation team supports all software development activities by providing the necessary tools to generate and test code. Chassis HIL Simulation Engineer Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Posted on 01/29/2026 Be the First to Apply We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Chassis HIL Simulation Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our software development and validation processes by spearheading the creation and implementation of efficient virtual testing methodologies. You will integrate complex plant models with controller software, automate critical build and test processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to significantly reduce reliance on physical vehicle testing, accelerating our product development lifecycle. ADAS Feature Verification and Validation Engineer Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid) Posted on 02/27/2026 Trending This position is for an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Verification & Validation Application Engineer and focuses on ensuring the features deliver the expectations of the customer. ADAS Vision Systems Engineer Dearborn, MI, United States (On-site) Posted on 03/16/2026 Trending We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? See More Jobs