Lead Software Tools Engineer – Embedded/Unix (C)

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & family care support

Fertility treatments support

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a technical leader to co-lead design, implementation, testing, and support of Ford-developed control systems tools. You will work under the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist to deliver robust software changes and training materials.

Responsibilities include designing and testing changes, operating under change control, supporting users worldwide, managing access, and collaborating with Enterprise Technology as architect/product owner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Strong C language experience in embedded control systems.
• Proficiency with Unix tools: make-files, gdb, bash.
• GUI development in Unix using X-windows/Motif, good SQL knowledge.
• Experience with Postgres and SQL; TCP/IP sockets and IPC.
• Familiarity with Jira and CM processes; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, test, and document changes to Ford tools.
• Follow change control processes and bring changes to resolution.
• Provide global user support via phone, email, and IM.
• Manage user accounts and access controls in tools.
• Co-lead conformance and upgrades to Enterprise standards.
• Develop and deliver training materials for Ford community.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology as architect/product owner.
• Document changes in manuals and media; participate in User Forum meetings.

Skills

C language

Unix environment

GCC/make-files

GDB

Bash

X-windows/Motif GUI

TCP/IP sockets

Inter-process communication

Jira

Code configuration management

SQL

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Postgres

GTK+

Wayland

Builder Xcessory

ASAM e.V A2L

Intel H32

Motorola S-records

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a technical leader to co-lead design, implementation, testing, and support of Ford-developed control systems tools. You will work under the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist to deliver robust software changes and training materials.

Responsibilities include designing and testing changes, operating under change control, supporting users worldwide, managing access, and collaborating with Enterprise Technology as architect/product owner.