In this position...
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?
Use your technical expertise to make driving safer, easier and better for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and 360 camera systems. ADAS also developed Ford's industry-first Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, securing over 60 patents in the process. The team is responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of these features into production on all Ford vehicle lines.
What you'll do...
- Design, develop, and integrate the embedded software platform for feature applications in Ford's next-generation ADAS systems.
- Demonstrate commitment to quality by applying best practices to modelling/coding standards, static analysis, model/requirement/code coverage, model- testcase reviews.
- Support real-world testing of ADAS features, working closely with partner teams.
- Support the SW requirement development, modeling , code generation and different levels of testing for the developed features.
- Flash, validate and debug your code in bench and HIL setups, and in pre-production and prototype vehicles.
- Conduct the verification and validation of ADAS related model-based software
- Develop test procedures, plans, automated scripts, and cases
- Perform automated and manual test execution (MIL / SIL / Bench), results analysis, root cause analysis, and verifications
- Define the test setup required to support validation and verification activities. For example, identify the equipment, tools, licenses, hardware, test systems (i.e. HiL), etc... needed and support test bench bring up
- Identify test dependencies such as specifications, interfaces, compliance, hardware, software components, etc...
- Determine opportunities and provide support for automation and tooling
- Contribute to team results through ownership in agile scrum development sprints
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical specialists, feature owners, development teams, and other test teams in support of testing and development activities
- Highlight your technical leadership amongst a team of highly energized and collaborative peers in a fast-paced environment.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science
- 2+ years of experience with embedded SW(Model Based Design) Simulink and Stateflow implementation
- 2+ years of experience with embedded software ‘C’ programming
- 2+ years of experience testing embedded software (MIL/ SIL testing)
Even better, you may have...
- 3+ years of experience as an SW/ MBD developer
- Understanding of Feature specifications, FMEAs, robustness disciplines and Design Verification Plan
- Understanding of performance requirements and the interactions with other features and the system, and establish procedures to verify performance both quantitatively and subjectively
- Experience with control algorithms using Matlab, Simulink or equivalent
- Experience working on Driver Assistance technologies using radar, cameras, sensors, or similar
- Experience with data collection and analysis, ideally in driver assist technology
- Proven ability working with Test Management tools for test strategy development, test case development, test execution (manual and automated), and test metric reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work with defect management system (e.g. JIRA)
- Ability to interpret C/C++, Java code, or logs to aid in issue resolution
- Experience working with automated test systems and test script development
- Experience with Matlab, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitHub, Linux development
- Experience with low level debugging tools (Lauterbach ICE, Wireshark, Oscilloscope, etc….)
- Experience with automated testing environment, frameworks, and programming languages (ex: Simulink Test, BTC etc)
- Experience with using hardware in the loop (HIL) systems and with test bench setup
- Experience with debuggers and CAN tools such as CANalyzers or similar test equipment
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 6-8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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