Embedded Security Firmware Engineer for BESS & Grid

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ford Energy in Dearborn, MI, seeks an Embedded Software & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, secure, and maintain firmware for Ford Energy's battery management and monitoring systems. You will own software architecture on embedded microcontrollers, implementing secure boot, cryptography, and SOC/SOH control within a safety‑critical grid/storage environment.

The role involves cross‑functional work with Ford Auto Engineering, strong focus on cybersecurity, OTA updates, and secure communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of embedded software/firmware development experience (C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers) in BMS or battery electronics.
• Experience in embedded software, controls, or firmware development, preferably in energy storage, power electronics, EV, or renewable energy systems.
• Practical experience in TARA, cybersecurity architecture, and authoring technical security requirements implemented at the software level.
• Demonstrated experience with secure embedded design (Secure Boot, cryptographic implementation, bootloader development).
• Hands-on experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and unit/HIL test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and secure embedded firmware for BESS controllers and monitoring electronics.
• Architect secure-by-design firmware structures and secure update mechanisms.
• Develop and secure embedded communication stacks (CAN, SPI, Ethernet, Modbus TCP).
• Lead cybersecurity architecture and risk assessment for firmware and electronics.
• Write tests (unit, integration, HIL) and support vulnerability analysis and fuzz testing.
• Collaborate with software, controls, and safety teams to align with functional safety and safety standards.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Microcontrollers

Python

C#

Java

Secure boot

Cryptography

JTAG/SWD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

CAN

Modbus TCP

Job description

Ford Energy in Dearborn, MI, seeks an Embedded Software & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, secure, and maintain firmware for Ford Energy's battery management and monitoring systems. You will own software architecture on embedded microcontrollers, implementing secure boot, cryptography, and SOC/SOH control within a safety‑critical grid/storage environment.

The role involves cross‑functional work with Ford Auto Engineering, strong focus on cybersecurity, OTA updates, and secure communication