Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Chassis Controls & Vehicle Software at Ford Global Career Site

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Embedded Software Development, Real Time Systems, System Debugging, Code Optimization, State Machines, Control Logic, Safety Analysis, Regression Testing, C/C++ Programming, Python Comprehension, Software Testing Tools, Version Control Systems, Automotive Communication Protocols, Automotive Standards, Electrical Wiring, Circuit Building

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

- Specify, design and develop real time embedded software that implements and controls safety critical systems - Hands on hardware bring up, system debugging and code optimization - Implement state machines, control logic, alerts, diagnostics - Involved in full life cycle of the software from concept through integration and test - Define system requirements and perform system safety analysis like FMEA, FTA's to arrive at the safety - Collaborate closely with vehicle dynamics, safety, and chassis controls integration teams to align with overall - Design and develop comprehensive regression test plans by writing unit and component level tests to ensure - Bachelors or a masters degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Embedded Systems - At least 1 year of relevant experience in embedded design and development - Experience with fundamental hardware components on PCB and their analysis tools - Strong programming skills with proficiency in C/C++ in embedded firmware development and verification, comprehension of python - Fluent in software design patterns and software maintainability - Experience with software testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, system testing, automated testing). - Experience with version control systems such as Git Knowledge of automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN, CANFD, LIN, Ethernet - Familiarity of automotive standards and regulations such as ISO 26262 - Knowledge of sensing and measurement principles, including analog and digital sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition techniques. - Experience with electrical wiring, circuit building, and troubleshooting, with the ability to read and create basic electrical schematics. - Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. - Experience in Electric Park Brakes will be a definite plus. - Experience with Vehicle Chassis dynamics controls is a definite plus 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 up to a salary grade 8. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

The Staff Embedded Software Engineer will specify, design, and develop real-time embedded software for safety-critical systems. This role involves hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, and collaboration with various integration teams throughout the software life cycle.