Staff Embedded Integration Engineer, Body Controls

Ford Motor • Palo Alto, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities What you'll do... Drive the evolution of body controls software architecture, crafting innovative solutions and defining hardware/software interfaces. Orchestrate early-stage hardware and software integration, meticulously validating system performance against stringent requirements. Translate high-level vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems. Leverage field data insights to continuously refine and optimize the performance of body control systems. Collaborate with validation teams to architect comprehensive test strategies for body control functionalities. Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware/software interactions throughout the product lifecycle. Assess the impact of design modifications on body control systems, synthesizing implications for hardware and software components. Champion functional safety by executing DFMEA and HARA analyses for body control systems. Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, steering technical decisions related to electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspects of body controls. Facilitate cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies, ensuring seamless integration across vehicle domains. Qualifications You'll have... A technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering). Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python). Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systems. Demonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimization. Familiarity with hardware and software development lifecycles. Proven experience leading collaborative engineering projects. Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systems. Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and associated tools. Knowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologies. Even better, you may have... Experience with a broad range of body control systems, including doors, trunk, frunk, windows, seating, lighting, mirrors, wipers, heaters, steering wheel controls, and other actuators and sensors. Experience with vehicle software organizations and working with cross-functional teams. Experience with overall functionality and performance of body controls systems throughout a product's lifecycle. Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures. A passion for automotive technology and a desire to shape the future of vehicle experiences. 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! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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. This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-283,500. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote #LI-MZ1 #UEV

Requirements

• A technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities in complex, networked embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data for system optimization.
• Familiarity with hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Proven experience leading collaborative engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and mechatronic systems.
• Experience with CAN and/or LIN communication protocols and associated tools.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, HARA, and fault tree analysis methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a broad range of body control systems, including doors, trunk, frunk, windows, seating, lighting, mirrors, wipers, heaters, steering wheel controls, and other actuators and sensors.
• Experience with vehicle software organizations and working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with overall functionality and performance of body controls systems throughout a product's lifecycle.
• Experience with electric vehicle systems and architectures.
• A passion for automotive technology and a desire to shape the future of vehicle experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of body controls software architecture, crafting innovative solutions and defining hardware/software interfaces.
• Orchestrate early-stage hardware and software integration, meticulously validating system performance against stringent requirements.
• Translate high-level vehicle objectives into precise software specifications for body control systems.
• Leverage field data insights to continuously refine and optimize the performance of body control systems.
• Collaborate with validation teams to architect comprehensive test strategies for body control functionalities.
• Diagnose and resolve intricate hardware/software interactions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assess the impact of design modifications on body control systems, synthesizing implications for hardware and software components.
• Champion functional safety by executing DFMEA and HARA analyses for body control systems.
• Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, steering technical decisions related to electrical, software, manufacturing, and mechanical aspects of body controls.
• Facilitate cross-functional understanding of system interdependencies, ensuring seamless integration across vehicle domains.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees