Ford Motor Company · 8 hours ago
In - Vehicle Network Architect
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $245K/yr
7+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, seeking an In-Vehicle Network Performance Architect. In this role, you will own the vision and standards for network performance modeling and monitoring across vehicle networks, ensuring high-fidelity models and insights are produced during the systems engineering lifecycle.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Product Ownership for Network Performance Modeling & Insight
Own the vision, roadmap, and standard work for network performance modeling, simulation, and integration-time monitoring across vehicle programs
Define performance modeling “contracts”: assumptions, required inputs, model fidelity tiers, scenario libraries, calibration approach, and output formats for decision-making
Establish and track adoption KPIs (coverage, turnaround time, prediction accuracy, regression detection time)
High-Fidelity Modeling & Simulation
Build and maintain high-fidelity simulation and analytical models to predict network latency, jitter, utilization, congestion behavior, and coupling across mixed Ethernet/CAN-FD/LIN topologies
Ensure models reflect real architectural complexity (gateway effects, contention, burstiness, protocol overheads, scheduling/priority behaviors, growth in variants/features)
Data-Driven Studies to Drive Architectural Shifts
Participate in quantitative trade studies to recommend architectural changes (topology, bandwidth allocation, segmentation strategies, gateway strategy, timing/priority strategies)
Produce decision-ready outputs: expected deltas, confidence level, sensitivities, risks, and clear mitigation options
Lifecycle Forecasting: Bus Load & Memory Utilization
Create forecasting models to project bus load/bandwidth headroom and memory utilization over the vehicle lifecycle
Define growth envelopes and triggers so the architecture remains viable as future features/services expand
Integration-Time Performance Monitoring & Rapid Response
Define and drive the approach to monitor trends during development/integration using SIL/HIL/vehicle logs and dashboards
Build/enable a closed-loop system: model predictions ↔ integration measurements ↔ updated assumptions/calibration
Lead rapid performance investigations (root-cause hypotheses, targeted analyses, recommended corrective actions) when programs hit latency/jitter/utilization/coupling issues
Embed Performance into the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Integrate network performance artifacts into architecture and change-control workflows: performance budgets, guardrails, regression checks, and sign-off criteria
Represent network performance in technical reviews and governance, clearly communicating tradeoffs and risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience)
7+ years engineering experience in complex systems, including deep experience in network performance modeling/analysis
Demonstrated ability to build and apply models to predict/explain latency, jitter, utilization, and coupling in multi-node networks
Real hands-on knowledge of Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, and LIN in a vehicle context (constraints, failure modes, integration realities)
Strong software engineering skills (Python, C++, or similar) used for analysis automation, repeatability, and traceability
Ability to lead cross-functional technical decisions without formal authority (IC leadership)
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Experience with time-sensitive networking concepts and/or real-time systems timing analysis approaches
Familiarity with AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive) and automotive network toolchains (DBC/ARXML) is a plus
Experience building integration-time performance observability (log parsing pipelines, dashboards, regression detection, automated reporting)
Background in defense/aerospace/telecom/networking/IT performance engineering applied to safety/mission-critical systems
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
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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