Senior Network Communications Test Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Network Architecture, Network Performance Analysis, Automotive Networks, Embedded Systems, Network Testing, Vehicle Network Protocols, Automotive Ethernet, Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, Power Distribution, Communication Networks, Software Development Life Cycle, Problem-Solving, Project Management, Teamwork

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead the design, integration and functional testing of Vehicle Network Architecture and optimization for network switch and various network interfaces such as CAN, 100b-T1 and 10b-T1S Ethernet, LIN, etc. Define and document network communication testing requirements, specifications, and interfaces considering factors such as bandwidth, latency, reliability, and scalability Characterize the Vehicle Network by laying out architecture and conducting network performance analysis, simulation, and testing to validate the functionality, reliability, and robustness of network communication systems under various operating conditions and environmental factors Collaborate with part owners, firmware developers and system engineers to determine the optimal functional messages allocation across the vehicle serial data network channels Collaborate with functional safety and functional safety groups to develop network architecture infrastructure enablers to support fail-operational and fail-safe requirements Report development progress and maturity at various program milestones Drive the team to deliver and maintain Interface Definition Documents (DBC/LDF/XML) and chair the Network Change Request Forum to track and manage changes to the network B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related fields Strong Electrical and Embedded Systems Engineering fundamentals with expertise in automotive networks and various protocols. Strong experience with testing of networking HW, from switches, controllers, transceivers, and highspeed cabling. 5+ years of experience with Vehicle Network Protocols such as CAN, LIN & Automotive Ethernet Experience with automotive network development tools and software, such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, Wireshark, and Ethernet-based tools for network analysis and debugging Strong knowledge of automotive electric architectures, including power distribution, communication networks, and vehicle electrification technologies Strong foundations in software systems design of networking and embedded areas covering the complete software development life cycle Master's Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related fields Experience with tuning of vehicle software & hardware for network physical layer performance. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills Experience in leading product development from concept to deployment 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 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, integration, and functional testing of Vehicle Network Architecture and optimization for various network interfaces. Collaborate with part owners and engineers to validate the functionality and reliability of network communication systems.