In-Vehicle Network Architect: Foundations & Protocols

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

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.