DiL Simulator Track Modeling Engineer

As our Executive Chairman Bill Ford himself states When we race we race to win. At Ford Racing this is our core philosophy as we race toward the 2030s. We pride ourselves on being a technical leader in the industry developing the most innovative tools and methodologies. As Ford Racing continues to grow and expand our team to better support the various automotive racing series we compete in we need people like YOU to help us achieve our goals together!

In this position...

This position will be responsible for updating developing and maintaining our entire Ford Racing library of DiL simulator tracks to ensure they match the real world as closely as possible. Were looking for a bright and self-motivated individual to help catapult our DiL (Driver in the Loop) simulator program to the next level where a single tool can be used to support all our racing programs (ie. NASCAR SportsCar WRC Off-Road Electrified Demonstrators etc.) as well as our production car programs (ie. Mustang Raptor etc.). This position will be responsible for updating developing and maintaining our entire library of DiL simulator tracks to ensure they match the real world as closely as possible. This opportunity is a golden ticket for periodic travel to the various racing circuits and testing facilities across the country to collect first-hand information and apply your learnings digitally to our simulator tracks.

**Ability to travel

What Youll Do

• Collect Information: Work directly with sanctioning bodies of our various race series track & facilities management and travel to locations as needed to collect information which will be used to improve the accuracy of our simulator tracks library.

• Utilize & Develop CAE Tools: Utilize commercially available and proprietary tools to implement learnings directly to our tracks libraries. Contribute to the development and maintenance of our DiL Simulator track manipulation tools continuously adding capability and efficiency to the process.

• Close the Gap Between the Real World and Simulation: Understand the unique physical aspects of vehicles and develop solutions to replicate those attributes in the simulation environment.

• Documentation: Maintain a database for our library of tracks organize and archive supporting documentation in a logical manner for efficient user access.

• Team Player: Work directly with colleagues from our various divisions to help tie together the individual components (ie. Aero Powertrain Chassis Race Team Strategy etc.) which comprise a successful simulator program.

Youll Have

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Computer or Electrical Engineering

• 1 years programming languages for data processing and tool automation (MATLAB Simulink C Visual Basic Python Java etc.)

• Passion for Motorsports

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Even Better If You Have...

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical Computer or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics or Control Systems

• Experience with computer-based race gaming along with having developed custom tracks vehicle models and liveries

• 2 years of Automotive Vehicle Dynamics CAE and/or DiL Simulator experience with an emphasis on performance or racing vehicle design and modeling

• 2 years of experience using parametric and/or multi-body dynamics tools like Dymola CarSim VI-CarRealTime ADAMS ADAMS Car AVL or similar software packag

• Participation in Formula SAE Baja SAE Robotics or professional motorsports engineering experience modeling various aspects of race car vehicle dynamics.

• A personal passion for track driving or off-roading with an ability to subjectively evaluate vehicle handling limits

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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65100-$109300. This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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