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Ford Motor Company

Virtual Validation Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site +1

$115K - $192K/yr

You will work as a member of a team delivering virtual ECU prototyping solutions to software and control systems engineers within our product development teams. Additionally, you will collaborate ...

General Motors

CAE Modeling Lead

Warren, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science , Data Science or Physics * 6 + years relevant experience in Virtual engineering : CAE / Design core / Validation / Design Release/Performance/ Data ...

General Motors

CAE Modeling Lead

Warren, MI · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science , Data Science or Physics * 6 + years relevant experience in Virtual engineering : CAE / Design core / Validation / Design Release/Performance/ Data ...

General Motors

CAE Body Structure Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

The Role The Body systems VDDV Engineer is responsible for supporting the move to virtual engineering by leading the design and integration of body and closures systems. This position is highly ...

General Motors

CAE Body Structure Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

The Role The Body systems VDDV Engineer is responsible for supporting the move to virtual engineering by leading the design and integration of body and closures systems. This position is highly ...

General Motors

CAE Body Structure Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

The Body systems VDDV Engineer is responsible for supporting the move to virtual engineering by leading the design and integration of body and closures systems. This position is highly technical and ...

General Motors

Virtual Propulsion Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

Senior CAE Engineer Role Overview As the Senior CAE Engineer , you will be a key technical leader responsible for developing, enhancing, and deploying advanced Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual engineer in Michigan is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.93 and $59.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Virtual Engineer is a professional who provides engineering support, design, or troubleshooting services remotely using digital tools and platforms. They may work in fields like software development, IT infrastructure, mechanical design, or networking. Virtual Engineers collaborate with teams online, leveraging cloud computing, simulations, and remote access technologies to complete their tasks efficiently. This role is increasingly in demand due to the rise of remote work and digital transformation.

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To excel as a Virtual Engineer, you need strong technical expertise in systems engineering, software or network infrastructure, and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, remote collaboration tools, and certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Cisco CCNP are often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time management skills are essential for effectively working with distributed teams and clients. These competencies ensure Virtual Engineers can deliver reliable solutions and maintain productivity in a flexible, remote environment.

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A common challenge for Virtual Engineers is maintaining effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders across different locations and time zones. They often need to troubleshoot complex technical issues without direct physical access to equipment, which requires creative problem-solving and advanced remote management skills. Adapting to evolving digital tools and workflows is important to stay productive and efficient. Overcoming these challenges enables Virtual Engineers to deliver high-quality work and remain integral contributors to their teams.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,981 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Virtual Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site, Remote

$115K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description


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.
In this position...
The engineer in this role will develop and maintain electronic control unit (ECU) simulations at multiple abstraction levels (Level 4 target-native hardware emulation and Level 3 host-native simulations). You will work as a member of a team delivering virtual ECU prototyping solutions to software and control systems engineers within our product development teams. Additionally, you will collaborate with simulation tool vendors and suppliers to resolve issues and implement methodologies for heterogeneous simulation environments.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
  • Evaluate technologies and methods for integration of simulations and virtual ECU platforms.
  • Troubleshoot virtual ECU hardware and software integration issues.
  • Develop and maintain simulation tools and environments for automotive applications.
  • Develop scripts to automate the building and running of virtual test environments.
  • Assist software development and testing teams with adopting and using virtual ECU environments.
  • Plan out project roadmap and participate in project management decisions.

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in developing simulation or virtualization frameworks, or equivalent experience in system programming (e.g., embedded systems, RTOS, hardware controllers, etc).
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python or similar scripting language.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.

Even better, you may have:
  • Experience in developing instruction-level or cycle-accurate simulation tools and environments.
  • Exposure to co-simulation and multi-domain simulation tools, integrating multiple simulators.
  • Familiarity with automotive ECUs, control systems, and communication protocols.
  • Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methodologies.
  • Experience with containers, cloud, and batch computing platforms.
  • Experience in embedded development and hardware bring-up.
    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 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.
    Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
    For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
    Visa sponsorship is not 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
    This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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About Ford

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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