Senior Staff Embedded Controls Engineer, Body Controls

Ford Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global company is seeking a seasoned leader to drive the future of electric vehicles. This role involves spearheading the development of electrical hardware applications and systems, ensuring excellence in vehicle network protocols and embedded tools. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering a fully electric transportation future and delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a flexible work environment and a commitment to positive change, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in an exciting industry. If you're ready to embrace a collaborative culture and contribute to groundbreaking advancements, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Flexible Family Care Days

Paid Parental Leave

Vehicle Discount Program

Tuition Assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Paid Community Service Days

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware applications and systems development.
• Master’s degree in engineering or computer science with exceptional ability.
• Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical hardware applications and prototype bring-up.
• Collaborate on vehicle architecture, battery technologies, and functional safety.
• Create and execute component-level test procedures and own test results.

Skills

Electrical Hardware Applications

Vehicle Network Protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)

Embedded Networking Interface Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Driver Development

Scripting Languages (Python)

Systems Development

Hardware Bring-up and Debugging

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Bazel

Scons

CMake

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Signal Generators

Power Supplies

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, dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on what matters, and delivering excellence daily. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where everyone is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
2. 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware applications, prototype bring-up, and systems development
3. 10+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet
4. Strong EE fundamentals and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
5. 10+ years of experience using embedded networking interface tools for automotive, aerospace, or similar fields
6. Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics processes
7. Experience with creating and executing component-level test procedures and owning all test results

Even better, you may have...

• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• Experience in driver development and RTOS integration
• Experience with software build tools like Bazel, Scons, CMake, etc.
• Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools
• Ability to write testing scripts using scripting languages (Python)
• Fluent in software fundamentals including design and maintainability
• Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design

We encourage applicants who may not check every box or whose experience looks different from outlined, but who believe they can bring value to Ford Motor Company, to apply!

As an established global company, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and other family benefits
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family
• Tuition assistance
• Employee resource groups
• Paid community service days and holidays

This position is a leadership level 5. For more information on salary and benefits, visit: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP4

Visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and verification will be required at hire. Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Onsite work of up to three days a week may be required for some locations. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MZ1