Ford Motor
Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls
Ford Motor, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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.
Responsibilities
Specify, design and develop real time embedded software that implements and controls safety critical systems
Hands on hardware bring up, system debugging and code optimization
Implement state machines, control logic, alerts, diagnostics
Involved in full life cycle of the software from concept through integration and test
Define system requirements and perform system safety analysis like FMEA, FTA’s to arrive at the safety requirements
Design and develop comprehensive regression test plans by writing unit and component level tests to ensure proper functionality
Collaborate closely with vehicle dynamics, safety, and chassis controls integration teams to align with overall functional safety and vehicle performance objectives
Qualifications Required
Bachelors or a masters degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Embedded Systems
At least 1 year of relevant experience in embedded design and development
Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools
Strong programming skills with proficiency in C/C++ in embedded firmware development and verification, comprehension of python
Fluent in software design patterns and software maintainability
Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing)
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN, CANFD, LIN, Ethernet
Familiarity of automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262
Knowledge of Automotive functional safety
Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques
Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
Experience in Electric Park Brakes will be a definite plus
Experience with Vehicle Chassis dynamics controls is a definite plus
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!
Benefits and additional information
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 up to a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4
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.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid
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Requirements and role fit Visa sponsorship, equal opportunity statements and onsite expectations are noted above. This section is kept for completeness of the original posting and does not add new requirements.
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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.
Responsibilities
Specify, design and develop real time embedded software that implements and controls safety critical systems
Hands on hardware bring up, system debugging and code optimization
Implement state machines, control logic, alerts, diagnostics
Involved in full life cycle of the software from concept through integration and test
Define system requirements and perform system safety analysis like FMEA, FTA’s to arrive at the safety requirements
Design and develop comprehensive regression test plans by writing unit and component level tests to ensure proper functionality
Collaborate closely with vehicle dynamics, safety, and chassis controls integration teams to align with overall functional safety and vehicle performance objectives
Qualifications Required
Bachelors or a masters degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Embedded Systems
At least 1 year of relevant experience in embedded design and development
Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools
Strong programming skills with proficiency in C/C++ in embedded firmware development and verification, comprehension of python
Fluent in software design patterns and software maintainability
Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing)
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN, CANFD, LIN, Ethernet
Familiarity of automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262
Knowledge of Automotive functional safety
Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques
Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
Experience in Electric Park Brakes will be a definite plus
Experience with Vehicle Chassis dynamics controls is a definite plus
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!
Benefits and additional information
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 up to a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4
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.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid
#LI-MZ1
Requirements and role fit Visa sponsorship, equal opportunity statements and onsite expectations are noted above. This section is kept for completeness of the original posting and does not add new requirements.
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