ADAS Surround View Camera Feature Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

6d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

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, do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team! Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
• 3+ years of work experience with designing and developing Camera hardware systems or the software systems that deliver human vision camera features.
• 2+ years of experience developing features in the ADAS domain using radars, cameras, LIDAR, ultrasonic sensors and/or other related vehicle systems (e.g. body, electrical, chassis, powertrain, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in system engineering including experience with the System V, Functional decomposition, design analysis, Concept, Logical and technology level requirements development, System integration and FMA analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for quality and customer happiness
• Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and project management skills
• Ability to work well independently and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in authoring new system requirements/specifications
• Experience with SysML / MagicDraw/Jama/Jira
• Understanding of embedded hardware and software design
• Experience with model based design (e.g. Matlab,Simulink, Stateflow, state machine development, etc.)
• Verification proficiency (e.g. design verification methods, data acquisition/analysis, hardware-in-the-loop, etc.)
• Knowledge of virtual validation methods (e.g. HIL,MIL, SIL, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for Rear View (FMVSS111) and Surround View camera features, leading requirements decomposition, cross-domain orchestration, and roadmap definition in collaboration with Product and Digital Design teams.
• Ensure the robustness of our camera features by leading the development of feature requirements, Boundary diagrams, design analysis, Failure Mode Avoidance, and test procedures.
• Ensure global regulatory (FMVSS111) and functional safety (ISO-26262) compliance by partnering with the Automotive Safety Office and Office of General Counsel to develop item definitions, hazard analyses, and safety concepts.
• Drive feature robustness through Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and advanced validation (HIL/SIL/Vehicle); lead complex root cause investigations (8D/5-Why) and present technical solutions to enterprise leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Digital Design teams to define the roadmap and scope of Ford’s Camera Experience Features, including the look and feel we want our customers to experience.

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