Senior Chassis Software Systems Integration Engineer (TPMS)

Ford Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global company is seeking an innovative embedded software engineer to join their Electric Vehicles team. This exciting role involves developing and integrating BLE TPMS software into cutting-edge vehicle systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll collaborate with suppliers, conduct rigorous testing, and troubleshoot complex system interactions. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, this position offers the chance to contribute to a fully electric transportation future. Join a dynamic team where your skills and ideas will help shape the future of mobility and make a positive impact on the world.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Flexible Family Care Days

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Discount Program

Paid Time Off for Community Service

Generous Holiday Schedule

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software integration in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of BLE communication protocols and vehicle communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate BLE TPMS software into vehicle embedded control systems.
• Conduct validation and testing of BLE TPMS, including lab setups and on-vehicle testing.

Skills

Embedded Software Integration

BLE Communication Protocols

C/C++ Development

Vehicle Communication Protocols

Testing and Diagnostics Tools

Troubleshooting Complex Systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANoe

Wireshark

Python

MATLAB

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

Qualifications

1. You'll have...
   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in embedded software integration, preferably in the automotive industry.
3. Strong knowledge of BLE communication protocols (Bluetooth 5.x, BLE Mesh, etc.).
4. Experience with embedded C/C++ development and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
5. Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and automotive Ethernet.
6. Hands-on experience in vehicle testing and diagnostics tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, Wireshark, or similar).
7. Understanding of TPMS architecture and relevant automotive standards (ISO 21750, FMVSS 138, UNECE R141).
8. Ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions between BLE TPMS sensors, ECUs, and user interfaces.

Even better, you may have...

1. Experience with wireless coexistence testing and debugging BLE interference with other vehicle systems.
2. Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity requirements (ISO 21434) and functional safety (ISO 26262).
3. Experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation of test scripts.
4. Familiarity with OTA update frameworks and cloud integration for BLE-enabled devices.

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 grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MZ1

Responsibilities

• What you'll do...
  • Develop and integrate BLE TPMS software into the vehicle’s embedded control systems, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• • Design and implement communication protocols for BLE TPMS data exchange with vehicle ECUs and cloud-based diagnostics.
• • Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate BLE TPMS hardware, ensuring compatibility with vehicle architectures and performance requirements.
• • Conduct validation and testing of BLE TPMS, including lab bench setups, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and on-vehicle testing.
• • Analyze and optimize BLE communication performance, addressing latency, interference, and reliability challenges.
• • Develop diagnostics and failure detection strategies for TPMS, ensuring robust fault handling and reporting.
• • Support cybersecurity and over-the-air (OTA) update strategies for BLE TPMS software.
• • Troubleshoot integration issues across software, hardware, and networking layers, ensuring seamless operation within the vehicle system.
• • Create documentation and support homologation efforts for TPMS compliance with global regulatory standards.