Job Description
Ford EVDD 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. Join a team of
knowledgeable and passionate engineers striving to build robust and safety-
rated embedded systems to solve the most relevant problems in vehicle
electrification. Being on the Ford EVDD team means building the future as
Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles
and services.
Our team develops firmware and controls for a diverse array from thermal
management of the vehicle to body control systems. As part of the embedded
software team, you will be responsible for the user-facing critical features
like power management of the ECU and ensure that the low-level actuators are
controlled adequately to meet vehicle attributes and performance targets. In
this role, you will be collaborating with many cross-functional teams from
electrical architecture, system integration, and other platform software
engineers for firmware development through all stages of the program
development.
Responsibilities
What You'll do
Lead the design and implementation of the firmware running on a
distributed embedded system with multiple microcontrollers with a focus on
optimizing power/energy consumption and safety.
Specification, design, implementation, and testing of both bare metal and
RTOS low-level software for thermal and body electronics applications.
Design and specify interfaces between application software and firmware.
Develop multicore, timing-critical software architectures.
Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs.
Create elegant, efficient real-time software components and interfaces.
Develop software component testing methodologies and implementations to
ensure maturity/stability/release readiness.
Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify
software operation.
Design ISO26262-compliant software.
Define system-level power requirements and implement low-power modes of
operation for each of the microcontrollers.
Profile power consumption and identify opportunities for optimization on
the submodule as well as system level.
Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation,
labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for a unit. SIL
and HIL testing.
Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate
firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various
conditions, including low power modes.
What you will bring
Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.
Ability to deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded
environment.
Proficiency in a variety of embedded architectures, from bare metal to
RTOS implementations, as well as a deep understanding of modern multi-core
32-bit embedded controller peripherals and architecture.
Understanding of CI/CD pipeline and software build infrastructure.
Strong Python coding skills to support test automation.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or
equivalent.
3+ years of relevant experience in embedded design
High proficiency in programming experience using Python or Embedded C/C++
Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking
inputs/results.
Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit
analysis and design
Preferred Requirements:
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 for using scripting languages (Python)
Fluent in software fundamentals including software 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
What you'll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a
comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings
and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also
experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and
recognition.
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If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we'd
love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse
workforce. 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.
More Information on Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company operates in the Automotive industry. The company is located
in Dearborn, MI and Palo Alto, CA. Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903. It
has 175633 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Flexible
Spending Account (FSA), Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Vision
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