Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago
ADAS Help me Drive Verification & Validation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $175K/yrFord Motor Company is seeking an ADAS Help Me Drive Verification & Validation Engineer to ensure that advanced driver assistance features meet customer expectations. The role involves developing feature requirements, collaborating with various teams, and utilizing advanced testing methodologies to validate features like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering Assist.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and execute design validation methods to ensure proper ADAS HMD feature performance at the component, system, and vehicle level across a variety of environmental and cross-carline noise factors
Complete sign off of feature performance for ADAS HMD features
Lead / support the development of verification plans and verification methods
Support upgrades and enhancements to ADAS HMD features, by working closely with feature owners to design/execute model changes, regression testing, and test vectors, review data, identify issues, and interact with suppliers
Support the development of data analysis techniques and methods from feature performance data generated by both track and real-world validation methods
Closely coordinate with feature development engineers to support execution of design verification plans to ensure proper feature-level performance
Collaborate with global functional partners to meet system and vehicle level performance requirements
Cascade system-level requirements to functional partners
Lead/support the development and sign-off of ADAS features on vehicle programs
Support feature calibration studies to satisfy vehicle-level performance requirements
Develop MATLAB and CAN tools for data collection and analysis
Identify opportunities to utilize HiL and CAE methods for feature calibration and performance verification
Plan and execute real-world evaluations of ADAS features via vehicle/HIL/virtual testing and identify system problems and issues
Support and coordinate root-cause analysis with internal functions and external suppliers to ensure delivered system achieves feature requirements
Benchmark competitors and monitor public domain requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience developing/testing features in using radars, cameras, lidars, ultrasonic sensors, or other related vehicle systems (body, electrical, chassis, powertrain)
Familiarity with actuators and control systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Software, Computer Science, AI, Systems Engineering, Product Development or a related field
Experience applying Systems Engineering principles
Experience with robotic verification and testing methods
Troubleshooting experience with electromechanical systems
Experience with differential GPS equipment
Experience using typical automotive interfaces: CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto-Ethernet, etc
Experience using Vector CANape, CANalyzer and dSPACE Controls Desk or similar tools
Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Exposure to vehicle attributes development (e.g. vehicle dynamics, steering/chassis systems, etc.)
Experience in project management and/or an integration role
Experience with failure mode analysis techniques
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 reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states / failure modes
Experience with Matlab/Simulink
Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink for creation/development and enhancement of current/new features
Experience in verification techniques (design verification methods, vehicle data acquisition/analysis)
Experience with virtual validation methods (HIL/MIL/SIL)
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
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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