Vehicle Controls Platform Architect

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & prescription coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Vacation purchase

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Vehicle Controls Platform Architect to design and configure the bedrock of our vehicle control systems. This hybrid role entails working from home and at our Dearborn worksite within commuting distance, with a focus on AUTOSAR, BSW components, and cross‑functional integration.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electronic/Computer Engineering or related field and about 7 years of automotive embedded software experience, with expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in the automotive embedded software domain.
• Experience with C/C++ in automotive, BSW/SIP integration, and security-focused design.

Responsibilities

• Architect and configure the bedrock of vehicle control systems.
• Configure BSW and AUTOSAR components for robust performance.
• Ensure stability, reliability, and high performance of the software platform.
• Debug and troubleshoot low-level processor resets and software issues.
• Integrate third-party software components and suppliers' SIP/LLDs.
• Analyze vehicle/powertrain behavior to identify root causes and prevent issues.

Skills

Embedded Software (C/C++)

Low-level device programming

BSW/SIP integration

Bootloaders & security

Multicore/chrono optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Electronic/Computer Engineering or related field

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.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you’ll be able to do:

Vehicle Controls Platform Architect - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Architect and configure the bedrock of our vehicle control systems. Configure BSW and AUTOSAR components, focusing on critical areas like diagnostics, watchdog, and non-volatile memory (NVM). Ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of our software platform. Master the art of debugging and problem-solving: Be at the forefront of troubleshooting low-level processor resets and software issues. Have deep understanding of embedded systems and debugging techniques that will be essential in identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Optimize performance through intelligent platform design. Optimize the platform architecture by strategically distributing runnables across processor cores, maximizing efficiency and performance. Integrate diverse software components. Expertly integrate third-party software components (SIPs) and supplier-built software into our platform, ensuring seamless integration and flawless functionality. Unravel the mysteries of vehicle behavior. Analyze and troubleshoot vehicle/powertrain functional issues. Have crucial analytical skills in determining root causes, validating corrective actions, and developing preventative measures.

You’ll have...

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 7 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Developing Embedded Software utilizing C or C++ in the automotive domain.
5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Utilizing embedded software platforms and low-level device programming within the automotive domain to develop and integrate system-level functionalities. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Integrating BSW, SIP, and LLDs from suppliers into our Powertrain modules. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Designing and architecting the low-level platform stack for the powertrain modules- includes memory management, bootloaders, cybersecurity considerations, multi-core/chrono optimization, and triaging platform level resets. 2. Optimizing low level stack for Functional Safety including MPU protection. Chrono optimization of a multicore processor with lockstep/functionally safe cores. 1. year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Designing or configuring a Bootloader for Automotive applications for the powertrain domain to use across different modules. 2. Optimizing low level stack for Cybersecurity concerns including working on the Hardware Security Module.

We are offering a salary of$147,077.00 - $192,900.00/yr.

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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.