Systems Integration Engineer – Telematics Control Unit

Ford Motor Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of Telematics Control Units for next-generation electric vehicles. This role involves collaborating with top-tier engineering teams to design and develop innovative vehicle platforms. You will be at the forefront of creating advanced connectivity solutions, ensuring optimal performance in vehicle architectures. Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing mobility and making a significant impact in the automotive industry. If you are passionate about technology and eager to drive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols and 3GPP protocol stack.
• Strong foundations in Electrical and Embedded Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop detailed electrical device transmittals for connectivity components.

Skills

Vehicle Network Protocols (CAN, USB, Automotive Ethernet)

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

Electrical and Embedded Systems Engineering

Software Systems Design

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

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)

Software/Hardware Tool Development

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating innovative technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

The Systems Integration Engineer working on Telematics will be responsible for complete end-to-end integration of Telematics Control Unit (TCU) and participate in the 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 life cycle.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree 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

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 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 various connectivity components and own the document until production.
• Work closely with factory and manufacturing teams to ensure the successful deployment of the TCU in vehicles, addressing connectivity and diagnostic issues.
• Report feature development progress and maturity at various program milestones.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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