ADAS Simulation Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will be part of the ADAS Application group at Ford Motor Company, which implements and validates ADAS features for upcoming programs. The goal is to improve feature performance to enhance customer satisfaction and minimize field issues. This role involves leading simulation efforts for ADAS/AV feature development and vehicle program validation and sign-off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience with ADAS simulation software (CarMaker, CarSim or similar).
• 2+ years of Experience in Model based development using Simulink
• 2-5 years of experience with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Vehicle or subsystem development/V&V assessment experience in ADAS/VehDyn/Chassis Systems, with understanding in vehicle/system-level acceptance criteria
• Experience in developing plant and control models of variant fidelity (incl. Vehicle Dynamics, Brake, Steering or powertrain)
• Basic understanding of Vehicle network (CAN, CAN FD, TCP/IP, ethernet etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Field
• Experience in ADAS/AV software development
• Experience in CI/CD platforms like Github Actions, jenkins .
• Experience ADAS/AV enablers: camera, radar, ultrasonic and LiDAR sensing, senor fusion, image processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Experience in data acquisition of vehicle networks and ECU internal data
• Experience developing software within standard methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps, and Lean)
• Experience using typical automotive interfaces: CAN, CANFD, Autosar, Auto-Ethernet, etc.
• Experience using Vector CANape, CANalyzer or similar tools
• Experience with computer vision detection & tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other key artifacts.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Ability to work both independently and take initiative when necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation for ADAS/AV feature development and vehicle programs validation & sign-off
• Perform closed-loop full vehicle simulation to accelerate iterative testing of ADAS features
• Integrate multiple ECU models for full vehicle SiL testing.
• Debug and support resolution of SWC issues to deliver ADAS features quality
• Create virtual roads and scenarios for robust testing of ADAS features (corporate test procedures, Regulatory, Real World)
• Develop, validate and deploy simulation tooling and processes for ADAS features iterative testing and program validation.
• Work with the Ford Vehicle in the Loop, Hardware in the Loop, Simulator and Ford vehicle test teams to establish simulation procedures to reduce dependency on vehicle level testing
• Contribute to development of simulation platform to support cross-tool SiL,DiL, HiL virtual validation methods
• Develop Python tools for data collection and analysis
• Grow and demonstrate technical leadership amongst a team of highly energized and collaborative peers in a fast-paced environment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level