Senior Systems Integration Engineer - Telematics Control Unit

Ford Motor Company; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to shape the future of electric vehicles. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge telematics systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and exceptional user experiences. Join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will directly impact the development of next-generation vehicle platforms. This position offers the chance to work on exciting projects that not only advance technology but also contribute to a sustainable future. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Generous paid holidays

Option to purchase additional vacation time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with vehicle network protocols.
• Strong foundations in software systems design and embedded areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment of the TCU.

Skills

Vehicle Network Protocols (CAN, USB, Automotive Ethernet)

3GPP Protocol Stack (5G, 4G LTE)

Systems Development

Software Systems Design

Embedded Systems Engineering

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in related fields

Tools

Telematics Control Unit (TCU)

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.

In this position, the Systems Integration Engineer working on Telematics will be responsible for the complete end-to-end integration of the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and participate in system-level design activities for the subsystem. You will be the point person for anything TCU related on this platform and lead the bring-up activities in each of the vehicle builds. You will conceptualize, design, engineer, develop, and support the launch of next-generation vehicle platforms for electric vehicles.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Strong electrical and embedded systems engineering fundamentals
• 5+ years of experience with vehicle network protocols such as CAN, USB, & Automotive Ethernet
• 5+ years of experience developing systems in the connectivity domain using 3GPP protocol stack including 5G and its variants, 4G LTE
• Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, software/hardware tool development, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process
• Strong foundations in software systems design of networking and embedded areas covering the complete software development lifecycle

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high-performing team
• A systems approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

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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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-BB1

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and functional testing of Telematics Control Unit (TCU)
• Characterize the cellular system by arranging the antenna modules in various locations and analyzing the results to determine the optimal architecture for different vehicle topologies
• Define system-level objective performance targets and design the TCU system in collaboration with other engineers from various cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with the software team to tune the performance of the Telephony and GNSS systems to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Develop the TCU system with various cross-functional teams such as Controls, Security, Hardware, and UX to realize the overall objectives within budget and program time
• Develop detailed electrical device transmittals for connectivity components and own the document until production
• Work closely with factory and manufacturing teams to ensure successful deployment of the TCU in vehicles, addressing connectivity and diagnostic issues
• Report feature development progress and maturity at various program milestones