Embedded Controls Engineer, Thermal Controls at Ford Global Career Site

Long Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embedded Systems, Firmware Development, Power Optimization, Safety Compliance, Real-Time Software, C Programming, Python Programming, Embedded C/C++, Hardware Debugging, Software Testing, RTOS, CI/CD, Circuit Analysis, System Debugging, Low-Power Design, Testing Methodologies

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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. 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. 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. 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++ Experience with JIRA/Confluence or a similar system for tracking inputs/results. Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals including circuit analysis and design 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 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of firmware for a distributed embedded system, focusing on power optimization and safety. Develop testing methodologies and collaborate with hardware to ensure software functionality and performance.