ADAS Embedded SW Engineer

Ford - Lincoln Veteran Careers Program; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ford Dearborn is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and integrate the embedded software platform for next-generation ADAS features. You will apply modelling best practices, perform static analysis, and participate in code reviews while collaborating with partner teams for real-world testing.

The role requires 2+ years in embedded C, Model Based Design (Simulink/Stateflow), and MIL/SIL testing. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with on-site presence as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of embedded SW experience with Model Based Design using Simulink and Stateflow.
• 2+ years of embedded C programming experience.
• 2+ years of testing embedded software (MIL/SIL).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate the embedded software platform for feature applications in Ford’s next-generation ADAS systems.
• Apply best practices to modelling, coding standards, static analysis, and coverage; participate in code/test reviews.
• Support real-world testing of ADAS features with partner teams.
• Assist SW requirement development, modelling, code generation and multi-level testing.
• Flash, validate and debug code in bench, HIL setups, and in pre-production vehicles.
• Conduct verification and validation of ADAS model-based software.
• Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and test cases.
• Define test setups for validation/verification activities and support test bench bring-up.

Skills

Embedded SW

C programming

MIL/SIL testing

Model Based Design

Simulink

Stateflow

Test automation

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Stateflow

Lauterbach ICE

CANalyzer

Jenkins

GitHub

Linux

Job description

What you'll do...

• Design, develop, and integrate the embedded software platform for feature applications in Ford's next-generation ADAS systems.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality by applying best practices to modelling/coding standards, static analysis, model/requirement/code coverage, model- testcase reviews.
• Support real-world testing of ADAS features, working closely with partner teams.
• Support the SW requirement development, modelling , code generation and different levels of testing for the developed features.
• Flash, validate and debug your code in bench and HIL setups, and in pre-production and prototype vehicles.
• Conduct the verification and validation of ADAS related model-based software
• Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and cases
• Define the test setup required to support validation and verification activities. For example, identify the equipment, tools, licenses, hardware, test systems (i.e. HiL), etc... needed and support test bench bring up
• Identify test dependencies such as specifications, interfaces, compliance, hardware, software components, etc...
• Determine opportunities and provide support for automation and tooling
• Perform automated and manual test execution (MIL / SIL / Bench), results analysis, root cause analysis, and verifications
• Contribute to team results through ownership in agile scrum development sprints
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, feature owners, development teams, and other test teams in support of testing and development activities
• Highlight your technical leadership amongst a team of highly energized and collaborative peers in a fast-paced environment.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 2+ years of experience with embedded SW(Model Based Design) Simulink and Stateflow implementation
• 2+ years of experience with embedded software 'C' programming
• 2+ years of experience testing embedded software (MIL/ SIL testing)

Even better, you may have...

• Understanding of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plan
• Understanding of performance requirements and the interactions with other features and the system, and establish procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively
• Experience with control algorithms using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
• Experience working on Driver Assistance technologies using radar, cameras, sensors, or similar
• Experience with data collection and analysis, ideally in driver assist technology
• Proven ability working with Test Management tools for test strategy development, test case development, test execution (manual and automated), and test metric reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work with defect management system (e.g. JIRA)
• Ability to interpret C/C++, Java code, or logs to aid in issue resolution
• Experience working with automated test systems and test script development
• Experience with Matlab, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitHub, Linux development
• Experience with low level debugging tools (Lauterbach ICE, Wireshark, Oscilloscope, etc….)
• Experience with automated testing environment, frameworks, and programming languages (ex: Gtest, CUnit, Slash, Python, Ruby, etc…)
• Experience with using hardware in the loop (HIL) systems and with test bench setup
• Experience with debuggers and CAN tools such as CANalyzers or similar test equipment

• 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 a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $84,480- $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.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.