Vehicle Controls Communications Stack Software Engineer
About the role
Ford is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead the communication stack for vehicle networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded software development, particularly in the context of automotive electronics.
Responsibilities
- Lead the configuration and integration of the Basic Software (BSW) Communication Stack using Vector tools such as DaVinci Configurator.
- Develop embedded C software for communication interfaces, including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and cybersecurity, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Manage communication stack software change requests, including planning and version control, and participate in change control boards.
- Perform routine design verification and advanced validation, debugging, and root cause analysis of communication and timing issues using Vector CANAlyzer, CANoe, and Lauterbach Trace32.
- Work with network architects and feature engineers to define signal interfaces and ensure powertrain requirements are accurately reflected in databases and embedded software implementation.
- Design and maintain scripts and tools to automate the generation, validation, and testing of communication artifacts (ARXML, DBC, etc.) and build processes.
- Support the development of automated CI/CD pipelines for communication software, ensuring rapid and high-quality software releases.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in embedded software development using C and software lifecycle management.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with AUTOSAR BSW configuration (using Vector DaVinci Configurator) with validation and debugging experience (using CANalyzer).
- 3+ years of experience with Basic Software (BSW) stacks for Crypto and Communication layers, including deep knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic architecture and BSW modules (Com, PduR, CanIf, etc.).
- 3+ years of experience working with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN-FD, and LIN.
- 2+ years of experience troubleshooting embedded systems using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tools or bus analyzers.
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience using build automation tools (Make, CMake) and version control systems (ClearCase, GitHub).
- 2+ years of experience with scripting for automation, tool development, or data analysis.
- 2+ years of experience with ISO 26262 Functional Safety and automotive cybersecurity standards.
- 1+ years of experience working in an Agile or SAFe development environment using Jira.
Skills
Strong proficiency in embedded software development, particularly in the context of automotive electronics. Experience with Vector tools, AUTOSAR, and vehicle communication protocols is essential. Knowledge of ISO 26262 and cybersecurity standards is preferred.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare, 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 to 8 and ranges from $84,480-162,120. 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.
Schedule
The 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.