Powertrain Controls Platform Systems Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Powertrain Controls Platform Engineer to join our Platform Department. This role is crucial for the development and integration of powertrain control modules, ensuring robust and efficient operation across various vehicle applications within the evolving landscape of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The successful candidate will be instrumental in configuring communication stacks, debugging low-level software, optimizing memory usage, and contributing to the architectural design of multi-core microcontroller solutions. A strong understanding of automotive embedded systems, C programming, AUTOSAR BSW, and sophisticated build processes is essential, coupled with an awareness of broader SDV platform concepts and how they impact powertrain systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development, specifically in powertrain control systems.
• Expertise in using DaVinci for communication stack and AUTOSAR BSW configuration.
• Proficiency with debugging tools such as Lauterbach.
• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic BSW configuration or BSW/Complex Device Driver (CDD) development (2+ years).
• Strong knowledge of Infineon TC38xx and TC39xx microcontroller architectures and memory management.
• Experience with multi-core microcontroller architectures and CPU load balancing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-level drivers in C.
• Familiarity with automotive bootloader concepts and their interaction with application software.
• Solid understanding of Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and cryptographic principles, including CAN message authentication (CMAC), and how applications interface with them.
• In-depth knowledge of C programming, pre-processing, compilers, linking, makefiles, and software build systems, including CI automation (2+ years).
• Awareness of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) concepts and their impact on embedded powertrain systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage the communication stack for powertrain control modules using DaVinci, adapting to different versions of the Vector SIP and addressing unique configuration needs for various platforms.
• Configure AUTOSAR BSW components (such as diagnostics, watchdog, NVM, and communication modules) to ensure safety, security, stability, reliability, and performance within the powertrain domain.
• Master debugging and problem-solving using Lauterbach to troubleshoot low-level processor resets and software issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions, focusing on the Communication Stack (ComStack) or low-level drivers (LLDs) provided by module suppliers (as object files).
• Develop and update section maps for Infineon TC38xx and TC39xx microcontrollers to optimize linking and building of applications, ensuring efficient placement of variables in RAM and ROM locations.
• Contribute to architecting the platform and strategically distributing runnables across different cores within powertrain microcontroller modules to maximize efficiency and achieve balanced CPU utilization.
• Develop C-code-based high-level drivers to interface with supplier-provided low-level drivers, creating bridging software that connects application software layers to the hardware. Integrate diverse software components, including custom device drivers, SIPs, and partner-built platform software, into the powertrain platform.
• Maintain an understanding of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform systems, including hardware-agnostic design principles for microcontroller-based systems, and how powertrain control modules integrate into and contribute to overall vehicle platform requirements and common services.
• Possess a strong understanding of bootloaders and boot software, including those based on Vector packages. This includes understanding how they interact with the application software, rather than direct configuration or development of the bootloader itself.
• Possess a strong understanding of Hardware Security Module (HSM) software and cryptographic interfaces. This includes comprehending the behaviors and interfaces needed for application interaction, such as CAN message authentication (e.g., generating CMAC checks on CAN data for Rx and Tx messages), with an emphasis on how the application utilizes these features, rather than configuring or developing the HSM.
• Apply a deep understanding of C programming, pre-processors, compilers, makefiles, software build processes, and Continuous Integration (CI) automation to diagnose build issues and develop software within our established build environment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle/powertrain behavior, determine root causes, validate corrective actions, and develop preventative measures.

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: Senior