Platform Software Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • 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.
Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position...
You will develop C language-based software designs for Ford Electrified Powertrains. The scope of software platform design includes Board Support Packages that support system control and coordination of related hybrid sub-systems; regenerative brakes, high-voltage battery, transaxle motor and generator, engine torque and engine power management.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in real-time embedded control software and design experience including C Programming language, ETAS RTOS, and associated board support packages. ( Co-ops, internships, classwork included)
• 2+ years experience with microprocessor architectures and associated low level drivers. ( Co-ops, internships, classwork included)

Nice To Haves

• MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with calibration development tools, especially ATI emulators preferred
• Experience with Infineon Aurix microcontroller architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time Embedded Software Design
• Cybersecurity Integration
• Secure Boot and Boot Loader Security
• Message Authentication & Data Integrity
• Over-the-Air (OTA) Security
• Threat Modeling and Vulnerability Analysis
• Software Requirements and Design
• Supplier Interface

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: Entry Level