ADAS Diagnostics Architect — Systems & Fault Strategy

Socket.dev; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an ADAS Diagnostics Systems Engineer to lead diagnostic strategy for specific features, working with software, controls, and hardware teams to ensure reliable fault detection and response.

You will design, validate, and document diagnostics in alignment with ISO 14229, OBD, and corporate standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on root-cause analysis and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience in vehicle systems engineering and failure mode analysis.
• Experience with automotive diagnostics development and standards.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and own diagnostic strategy for ADAS features across architecture.
• Author diagnostic specifications and behavioral models for software/hardware teams.
• Design diagnostic architecture aligned with UDS, OBD, and standards.
• Lead intake for enhanced diagnostics requests and assess feasibility.
• Collaborate with software/controls engineers during feature development.
• Lead root-cause investigations for diagnostic anomalies.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and diagnostic documentation.
• Define and execute validation criteria for diagnostic specs.
• Manage diagnostic issue triage and DTC lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Computer engineering

Software engineering

Data science

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Software Engineering, Data Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

UDS/ISO 14229

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Model-based systems engineering

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an ADAS Diagnostics Systems Engineer to lead diagnostic strategy for specific features, working with software, controls, and hardware teams to ensure reliable fault detection and response.

You will design, validate, and document diagnostics in alignment with ISO 14229, OBD, and corporate standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on root-cause analysis and improvements.