ADAS Virtual Validation Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks an ADAS Virtual Validation Engineer to help build virtualized ECUs and ADAS simulations in a hybrid Dearborn, MI role. You will validate tools, integrate software into full-vehicle simulations, and support HiL/MiL testing across teams.

The position requires a strong background in C++ development, ADAS analytics, and sensor fusion, with experience in virtual environments and AUTOSAR integration preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE with 6+ years post-baccalaureate experience.
• 4+ years in C++ software development and ADAS-related work.
• Experience with ADAS simulation, autonomy enablers, and data acquisition from vehicle networks.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop tools to emulate and virtualize automotive ECUs for ADAS sensor processing.
• Develop and execute virtualization tool validation methodologies using vehicle test data.
• Integrate ADAS software virtualization into full-vehicle simulations and assist feature developers.
• Support MiL/SiL/HiL software verification and transition of physical testing to simulation-based methods.

Skills

C++ software development

ADAS simulation

Autonomy enablers

Vehicle networks data

Virtualization in ECU

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

SPI

Ethernet (TCP/IP)

CAN

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you’ll be able to do: ADAS Virtual Validation Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Research and develop tools to emulate and virtualize automotive Electronic Control Units used for ADAS sensor processing and feature execution. Develop and execute virtualization tool validation methodologies leveraging vehicle test data. Integrate ADAS software virtualization methods into full vehicle open and closed-loop simulations. Assist ADAS software and feature developers design, verify and validate new ADAS features in a virtual setting. Support development and execution of software unit verification in MiL/SiL/HiL environments. Support software integration testing in SiL and HiL environments. Support transition of physical vehicle testing to simulation-based virtual methods.

You’ll have... Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and 6 years of progressive, post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 4 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. C++ software development. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. ADAS simulation development and execution experience. 2. Developing ADAS and Autonomy enablers including camera, radar, ultrasonic and LiDAR sensing, sensor fusion, image processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning. 3. Implementing data acquisition of vehicle networks and ECU internal data. 4. Integrating SPI, Ethernet (TCP/IP), and CAN communication in a virtual environment. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Developing ADAS and Autonomy software. 2. Integrating AUTOSAR Classic software components into virtual verification and validation environments.

We are offering a salary of$147,077.00 - $169,530.72/yr.

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,

For a detailed look at our benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care 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.

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.