In Vehicle Network Architect

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an In-Vehicle Network Foundations Architect to own core network interfaces and topology, delivering industry-standard formats and validated artifacts. You will collaborate with hardware/software teams to implement scalable vehicle architectures in a hybrid work setting.

You will contribute to cybersecurity, safety goals, and optimization of Ethernet/CAN/LIN networks across platforms. Visa sponsorship is not available; US work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years in software engineering with embedded focus.
• 2+ years in Ethernet/CAN/LIN and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Define and release core in-vehicle network building blocks and interfaces.
• Develop automated pipelines for network artifact creation and testing.
• Validate network architecture deliverables and optimize data packing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize Ethernet/CAN/LIN attributes.
• Drive cybersecurity and functional safety goals for the network.

Skills

Embedded systems

Ethernet/CAN/LIN

Network architecture

AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive

Network analysis

Gherkin/TDD

SOA in automotive

AUTOSAR ARXML tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering / related

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive

DBCs/ARXML formats

V&V tooling for network artifacts

Job description

In Vehicle Network Architect

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position…

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated In-Vehicle Network Foundations Architect. This role is crucial for enabling the evolution of our next-generation vehicle architecture. In this crucial, hands‑on role, you will own the definition and release of the core communication building blocks for our in‑vehicle network. You will deliver the essential core interfaces, Interface Layouts, network deliverables in standard Industry formats, and Functional ECU communication topologies. Your expertise will be key as you work closely with Hardware/Software Architects, Feature Owners, and Platform experts to transform strategic designs into implementable network artifacts that will drive our platforms forward.

What you'll do…

• Create and Implement In‑Vehicle Communication Systems, Encompassing Network Architecture, Topology, and Communication Protocols Across All the OSI Layers


• Deliver the fundamental network Foundational libraries (core interfaces, Packing Structures and Functional topology elements) to create a standardized and efficient platform for all future vehicles


• Design, develop, and maintain the automated pipeline for the creation, testing, and release of all network communication artifacts in Industry Standard Formats


• Establish and Conduct validation procedures for Network Architecture Deliverables


• Drive Performance and Optimization by leveraging network analysis expertise to identify and implement optimizations in data packing and communication protocols, enhancing bus performance and efficiency.


• Architect and Implement the Network‑Specific Cybersecurity and Functional Safety Goals


• Collaborating with Cross‑Functional Architectural Teams to Define and Standardize Communication (Ethernet/CAN/LIN) Attributes to the Overall Vehicle Architecture

You'll have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience


• Software Developer first. 2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems


• 2+ years of experience in Ethernet distributed systems or other communication standards such as CAN or LIN (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, IT, etc.)


• 2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards


• 2+ years of experience in Network Analysis and Simulation tools

Even better, you may have:

• Master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field


• Knowledge and application of Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles in automotive


• Skilled in Test‑Driven Development (TDD) with Gherkin for writing clear, concise, and executable specifications


• 3+ years of work experience with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive architectures


• 1+ years of experience in Ethernet Time‑Sensitive Networks and IEEE 802.1AE (also known as MACsec)


• 1+ years of experience in developing tools and scripts for AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, DBC and/or ARXML formats

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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 grades 6-8 and ranges from $85,400-$192,900.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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