Calibration Lead Engineer
About the Role
This role is the core Calibration Lead Engineer responsible for the vehicle-level performance of the ECUs within the BLE Subsystem in onboard systems — spanning Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies. The subsystem consists of the central BLE/UWB control module (BLEM/BUN) and a range of BLE/UWB/NFC antennas (BLEAMs/UWB Anchors), used globally across Ford and Lincoln nameplate vehicles. The primary feature these modules support is Phone As a Key (PaaK), along with additional features such as intrusion detection, Key Fob, Tire Pressure Monitoring, and OTA updates.
Responsibilities
- Lead calibration activities for the BLE/UWB subsystem — reviewing and approving supplier-provided calibrations, leading smoke tests and SW releases, and driving calibration defects to closure.
- Ensure feature and functional requirements are clear, achievable, and communicated to suppliers, partnering with spec authors and feature owners to keep specifications current.
- Define and validate BLE/UWB/NFC and wireless requirements (Phone As A Key, TPMS, Key Fob) across the ECU and antennas, and ensure the subsystem design supports all expected customer use cases.
- Evaluate wireless performance against requirements through simulation, bench, and vehicle-level validation, and present results to the broader team.
- Support RF/wireless implementation, certification (FCC, CCC, CE, etc.), and verification at supplier facilities, bench, and End of Line.
- Drive resolution of complex RF/wireless and intersystem issues involving BLE modules, other vehicle systems, phone apps, and off-board systems.
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams on system design reviews, PCB/EMC reviews, and quality analysis to ensure interfaces meet requirements.
- Collaborate with the broader BLE/UWB subsystem team (hardware, software, verification), support program milestones/PATs, and assist with vehicle launches (occasional travel may be required).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
- 4+ years of system/ECU development experience in design and release of electronic control modules for automotive OEM and/or automotive Electronic Control Manufacturer.
- Preferred experience in automotive connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth, Ultra-Wide Band, Wi-Fi, or Cellular.
- Proficient in RF simulation and RF evaluation.
- Experience with RF/wireless validation and industry certification.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Teamcenter VSM, JIRA, and Github experience desired.
- Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics and good leadership behaviors.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment pertaining to operating procedures and projects.
- Skilled in Netcom requirements, Danlaw testing, EOL testing, Vehicle diagnostics, CAN tools, etc.
- General understanding of vehicle Cyber Security cryptographic, Hardware, SW, and system interfaces.
- Mindset of Continuous Improvement.
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.
Pay
This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $86,600-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here.
Schedule
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.