Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
In-Vehicle Network Architect
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated In-Vehicle Network Architect to join their Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design team. This role is crucial for enabling the evolution of next-generation vehicle architecture by defining and releasing core communication building blocks for in-vehicle networks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Create and implement in-vehicle communication systems, encompassing network architecture, topology, and communication protocols
Deliver the fundamental network foundational libraries (core interfaces, packing structures, and functional topology elements) to create a standardized and efficient platform for all future vehicles
Design, develop, and maintain the automated pipeline for the creation, testing, and release of all network communication artifacts in industry-standard formats
Establish and conduct validation procedures for network architecture deliverables
Drive performance and optimization by leveraging network analysis expertise to identify and implement optimizations in data packing and communication protocols, enhancing bus performance and efficiency
Architect and implement the network-specific cybersecurity and functional safety goals
Collaborate with cross-functional architectural teams to define and standardize communication (Ethernet/CAN/LIN) attributes for the overall vehicle architecture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
Software Developer first. 2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems
2+ years of experience in Ethernet distributed systems (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, IT, etc.)
2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards
2+ years of experience in Network Analysis and Simulation tools
Preferred
Master's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge and application of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles in automotive
Skilled in Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Gherkin for writing clear, concise, and executable specifications
3+ years of work experience with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive architectures
1+ years of experience in Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networks and IEEE 802.1AE (also known as MACsec)
1+ years of experience in developing tools and scripts for AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, DBC and/or ARXML formats
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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